Walk-in same-day rush available before 11 AM San Jose · Walk-In · 100+ Languages

Diploma Apostille
San Jose — Study & Work Abroad

Walk-in or mail-in. Same-day rush before 11 AM. Diploma + transcript bundle 50% off.

Standard $85
Expedited $200
Rush $350
Same-Day $450
$85
Standard Apostille
Same-Day
Rush Available
100+
Translation Languages
50
States Mail-In
What is a diploma apostille

From California campus
to foreign recognition

California diploma with graduate seal — ready for Hague Convention authentication

The walk-in diploma apostille San Jose path

A California diploma apostille authenticates your university, college, K-12, or trade school degree under the Hague Convention so foreign governments, employers, universities, and licensing boards accept it as legally valid abroad. Without this seal, a German graduate program won’t recognize your degree, a UAE employer won’t process your work visa, and a foreign nursing board won’t license you to practice.

Bay Area graduates typically authenticate their academic credentials for study abroad (grad school, exchange programs), foreign job offers, professional licensing abroad (nursing, engineering, teaching), immigration, K-12 international school enrollment, and foreign credential evaluation. We provide walk-in diploma apostille San Jose service with same-day diploma apostille, expedited California diploma apostille, rush diploma apostille, and 100+ language translation. Most clients bundle diploma and transcript apostille together for 50% off each additional document.

Bring an original degree or certified copy with notarized registrar letter — raw photocopies and scans cannot be authenticated. Out-of-state California diploma apostille mail-in is welcome from all 50 states.

Pricing — pick your timeline

Transparent pricing
for every deadline

Every tier covers document review, on-site notary if needed, and California Secretary of State submission. Translation, when your destination requires it, is a separate add-on.

More than 30 days

Standard

$85
~30 days

Best when no deadline pressure. (No bundle discount)

Book Standard
2–4 weeks out

Expedited

$200
~2 weeks

Faster handling for upcoming program deadlines. +50% off each additional doc

Book Expedited
Most Popular
Less than 2 weeks

Rush

$350
3–5 business days

Direct courier handling for visa or job start dates. +50% off each additional doc

Book Rush
Need it today

Same-Day

$450
Submit before 11 AM

Apostilled and back by 6 PM. Walk-in only. +50% off each additional doc

Call to Book
Translation add-on

Most countries require translation

Apostille pricing covers California Secretary of State authentication only. Most foreign authorities require certified translation — especially Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, China, Korea, Japan.

We translate in 100+ languages: German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Arabic, Hindi, Vietnamese, and 90+ more.

Translation pricing
Standard translation
Per 250 words. Most diplomas fit one unit; transcripts often 2–3.
$50
Same-day expedited translation
Same-day turnaround when submitted before 11 AM.
+$189
Notary on translation
Notarized translator certification.
+$20

Per document. Diploma + transcript translate separately.

Diploma
Out-of-State · Mail-In Welcome

Graduated California,
moved away?

Mail your original document or certified copy from any of the 50 states. We submit to the California Secretary of State and ship back tracked — or directly to a foreign consulate.

Why people authenticate academic records

Six reasons foreign offices
require the Hague seal

Bay Area graduates apostille their California credentials for study abroad, foreign jobs, professional licensing, immigration, and more.

Study abroad

Grad school & exchange

Foreign universities require authenticated academic records for study abroad — master’s programs, PhD, exchange semesters, and degree transfers.

Degree + transcript + translation
Foreign job offer

International employment

Overseas employers require authenticated degrees for foreign job offers — tech, finance, consulting roles abroad require credential verification.

Degree + work-language translation
Professional licensing abroad

Nursing, engineering, teaching

Foreign licensing boards require authenticated credentials — nurses, engineers, accountants, teachers (especially TEFL/TESOL abroad).

Degree + transcript + translation
Immigration & visa

Residency, work, citizenship

Foreign immigration offices require authenticated credentials for residency permits, skilled-worker visas, and citizenship by qualification.

Degree + destination translation
K-12 international school

Children’s school enrollment

Expat families and international schools require K-12 academic records authentication for child enrollment, transfer credits, and progression.

Records + translation
Foreign credential evaluation

Degree equivalency

Credential evaluation services and academic boards require apostilled originals to assess U.S. degrees against local equivalents.

Degree + transcript + translation
How it works

From document to
Hague seal

1

Bring or mail your documents

Original or certified copy with notarized registrar letter required — not raw photocopies.

2

Document review & translation

We verify notarization is correct, then translate into German, Spanish, Mandarin, or any of 100+ languages if needed.

3

State submission

We submit for the official Hague Convention seal. Standard, Expedited, Rush, or Same-Day based on your deadline.

4

Tracked return

Sealed document shipped tracked anywhere in the U.S. or to a foreign consulate. San Jose pickup available.

Why graduates choose us

The walk-in graduate
authentication office

Most apostille services are mail-only or charge extra for “rush.” We’re a real San Jose office with same-day service and bundle discounts. We also work alongside TrustPoint Disability and Legal Services for clients needing extended legal-document support.

Same-Day Rush Real

Submit before 11 AM, apostilled and back by 6 PM. Real same-day — not “priority” mail upcharge.

100+ Language Translation

German, Spanish, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Arabic, Portuguese — ATA-certified translation as add-on.

Bundle 50% Off Each Add’l Doc

Most graduates need both. Bundle diploma and transcript apostille together — 50% off each additional doc on rush tiers.

Walk-In + 50 States Mail-In

434 Blossom Hill Rd, San Jose for walk-in. Out-of-state mail-in via tracked, insured shipping.

Common questions

Diploma apostille
questions answered

How fast can I get my diploma apostille San Jose service?
Standard runs ~30 days, expedited ~2 weeks, rush 3–5 business days. Same-day diploma apostille available when you submit before 11 AM — back by 6 PM. Most study-abroad and foreign-job clients pick rush diploma apostille for visa or program deadlines.
I graduated from California but live out of state. Can you still help?
Yes — out-of-state California diploma apostille is one of our most common scenarios. The apostille can only be issued by California, regardless of where you now live. Mail your original diploma or notarized certified copy from any of the 50 states.
Do you offer same-day diploma apostille?
Yes — same-day diploma apostille is $450 all-in. Submit your notarized original or certified copy before 11 AM, apostilled and back by 6 PM. After 11 AM, we drop to rush diploma apostille at $350 with 3–5 business day return.
Do I need transcripts apostilled too?
Most foreign universities, licensing boards, and employers require both. Our diploma and transcript apostille bundle pricing applies — each additional document is 50% off on Expedited, Rush, and Same-Day tiers. Standard tier requires full price per document. Rush diploma apostille (3–5 business days) is the most popular for visa-deadline clients.
What does “notarized diploma” mean? Why do I need it?
The California Secretary of State only authenticates documents bearing a California notary signature. For academic records, this means either: (1) the registrar signs a notarized verification letter attesting the document is genuine, or (2) you make a certified copy with a California notary’s “copy certification by document custodian” acknowledgment. We coordinate this if your school doesn’t offer notary service.
Will my country require translation of the document?
Most non-English-speaking countries require certified translation — Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, China, Korea, Japan. Translation is a separate add-on: $50 per 250 words, +$189 same-day, +$20 if notarized. Most degree certificates fit one unit; transcripts often run 2–3.
Can you process high school and trade school diplomas too?
Yes — we handle all California education levels: K-12 high school diplomas, community college (e.g. De Anza, Foothill, West Valley), four-year university (UC, CSU systems), trade and vocational school certificates. Same pricing structure across all education levels.
What if I’m going to a non-Hague country like UAE or China?
For non-Hague destinations (UAE, Qatar, China, Vietnam), you need California state authentication followed by U.S. Department of State authentication and embassy legalization. Call us — we coordinate the full chain so you don’t navigate multiple agencies.
Ready to authenticate?

Walk in today,
credentials sealed this week

Document review, on-site notary, certified translation in 100+ languages, California Secretary of State submission, tracked return.