Guides & articles
Plain-English explanations of the things people get wrong about notarization and apostilles – written to save you a wasted appointment.
What ID a California notary can accept
The single most common reason a signing fails. What counts, what does not, and what to do if you have no ID at all.
Read the guide →What an apostille is, and when you need one
What it certifies, which documents qualify, and the cases where people pay for one they never needed.
Read the guide →Apostille or authentication? How to tell which you need
Hague Convention countries take an apostille. Everyone else needs consular legalisation. Picking wrong costs weeks.
Read the guide →How to choose a mobile notary (and what to ask)
Seven questions that separate a professional from a problem, including the fee question most people never think to ask.
Read the guide →What to prepare before a notary appointment
A five-minute checklist that prevents almost every wasted appointment.
Read the guide →Still have a question?
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