Orange County Apostille is proud to serve the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces, our veterans, and their families. Military life crosses borders — and the documents that come with it often need to be authenticated for use in another country. We make that simple, fast, and reliable, from any U.S. state and for any destination. And this Veterans Day, we’re open.
Thank you for your service. We’re open on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026 — see our Veterans Day availability page. It’s a small way to say thank you to those who have given so much.
Documents we authenticate for the military community
Powers of attorney
For deployments, PCS moves, and family and property matters handled from overseas.
FBI background checks
Identity history summaries for visas, residency, and jobs abroad — a federal document authenticated by the U.S. Department of State.
Vital records
Marriage, birth, and death certificates for SOFA status, spouse and dependent visas, and dual citizenship.
Military service records
Certified copies of records such as the DD-214, prepared and authenticated for international use.
Single status affidavits
Proof you’re free to marry, for a wedding in another country.
Education records
Diplomas and transcripts for study, teaching, or licensing abroad after service.
Common situations we help with
- Stationing or PCS overseas — getting a power of attorney and family vital records authenticated before you go.
- A spouse or fiancé(e) visa — marriage certificates, single status affidavits, and background checks for the destination country.
- Dual citizenship — authenticating birth and marriage records for a parent’s or spouse’s country.
- Teaching or working abroad after service — diploma, transcript, and background-check authentication.
- Retiring overseas — the documents a foreign residency or pension office will ask for.
- Property or legal matters abroad — a notarized, apostilled power of attorney so someone can act on your behalf.
Powers of attorney for deployment and PCS
A power of attorney is one of the most important documents a servicemember can prepare before a deployment or an overseas move. Because you sign it yourself, it must be notarized first, then apostilled (or legalized) so a foreign authority will accept it. We provide in-person and mobile notary service and the authentication in one place, so there’s no gap between steps. Learn more about apostille for documents from any state.
Federal and military records
Some of the documents the military community needs are federal, which means they’re authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., not by any individual state — for example FBI background checks and certain federal certificates. Military service records such as the DD-214 are handled as certified copies; we’ll confirm whether yours needs state or federal authentication for its destination. For official records guidance, see the National Archives (veterans’ service records) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
How it works — nationwide
- Start your order online and tell us each document and its destination country.
- Send your documents by mail from any state, upload them where eligible, or visit an Orange County office.
- We authenticate everything with the correct state or federal authority, and arrange translation or consulate legalization if needed.
- We return your documents by tracked shipping to any address — home, base, APO/FPO, or overseas.
We’re honored to help — start your order
Any military or family document, any destination country, from anywhere in the U.S.
Frequently asked questions
Are you open on Veterans Day?
Yes. We are open on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026 — Orange County offices during regular business hours, and online ordering 24/7. See our Veterans Day availability page for details.
Can you apostille a DD-214 or other military service record?
Often, yes. A certified copy of a military service record such as the DD-214 can be authenticated for international use. The correct route (state authentication or U.S. Department of State) depends on how the copy is issued and certified — tell us your document and destination and we will confirm the path.
I’m being stationed overseas. What documents will I need authenticated?
It varies by country and assignment, but commonly: a power of attorney, marriage and birth certificates for your family, an FBI background check, and sometimes diplomas or a single status affidavit. We can handle all of them together in one order.
Do you help military spouses and dependents?
Absolutely. Spouse and dependent documents — birth certificates, marriage certificates, powers of attorney, and more — are among the most common items we authenticate for the military community.
Do I need to be in California?
No. We serve the military community nationwide and overseas. Mail your documents in from any state and we return them anywhere you need, including APO/FPO and international addresses.
What if my destination country is not in the Hague Convention?
Then your document needs full embassy or consulate legalization instead of an apostille. We manage the entire multi-step process for you.
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