Was Your Document Rejected Overseas? Let Us Help You Get the Apostille Seal You Need
You’ve gone through the effort of sending an important document to another country—maybe it was a birth certificate, marriage license, business agreement, or academic transcript—only to be told it was rejected. The reason? It wasn’t properly apostilled.
Don’t worry. At Orange County Apostille, we specialize in correcting these issues and getting you the official apostille seal you need. If your document was denied abroad, we can help you fix it fast.
Book your appointment online at Orange County Apostille—we’re here 7 days a week, and we’ll take care of the rest.
Why Was Your Document Rejected Internationally?
Most rejections happen because the receiving country requires an apostille—a special seal used to authenticate U.S. documents for international use under the Hague Apostille Convention.
Countries that are members of this convention will not accept U.S. documents without the apostille attached. If you sent:
- A birth or marriage certificate without an apostille
- An FBI background check not certified by the U.S. Department of State
- A business contract or legal form without notarization or state apostille
- A diploma or academic transcript without proper authentication from the issuing institution and Secretary of State
…it’s no wonder your document was returned or deemed invalid.
What Is an Apostille and Why Do You Need It?
An apostille is an internationally recognized certificate that proves a document’s legitimacy. It ensures foreign governments know your document is official and has been verified by the correct authority.
Common Reasons People Need Apostille Services:
- Citizenship applications
- Studying abroad
- Work visas and employment
- Marriage overseas
- International business transactions
- Real estate purchases
If you didn’t get your apostille first, we can help you fix the problem quickly and correctly.
We Apostille All Types of Documents
At Orange County Apostille, we handle everything, including:
- Birth and death certificates from the California Department of Public Health
- Marriage and divorce records from County Clerk Recorder Offices
- FBI background checks (we’ll route them to the U.S. Department of State for you)
- Academic documents (verified through the U.S. Department of Education and school registrar)
- Business documents (including articles of incorporation via the California Secretary of State)
- Power of attorney and legal affidavits, properly notarized
We also support expedited apostille requests and special consular legalizations for countries not part of the Hague Convention, such as:
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- China (Mainland)
- Qatar
- Vietnam
We’ll guide you step-by-step—even if you’re unsure where to start.
Step-by-Step: How We Fix Your Document Rejection
Step 1: Send Us the Rejected Document
If you received it back with a rejection letter, send us a copy or photo so we can review the reason.
Step 2: We Identify What’s Missing
We’ll determine whether you need:
- A certified copy of your original document
- A notarization before authentication
- A state or federal apostille
Step 3: We Submit Everything to the Right Authorities
Depending on your document type, we’ll process it through:
- The California Secretary of State Apostille Unit
- The U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications
- The relevant county or state agency
Step 4: You Receive Your Corrected, Apostilled Document
Once completed, we’ll send it back to you (or your destination country) with tracking via FedEx or UPS.
Why Choose Orange County Apostille?
✅ Fast Turnaround Times
Same-day and 24-hour options available for many documents.
✅ Trusted Professionals
We know the ins and outs of state, federal, and international requirements.
✅ We Fix What Others Got Wrong
Even if you’ve already tried and failed with another service, we’ll get it right.
✅ Secure and Confidential
Your private documents are handled with care and confidentiality.
✅ We Apostille for Any Country
Whether you need documents for Spain, Mexico, Brazil, South Korea, Italy, or anywhere else, we’ve got you covered.
Need Help Today?
Don’t risk another rejection. Let us get the right seal on your document the first time—or fix it if someone else got it wrong.
Book your appointment online with Orange County Apostille and let us handle the rest!
