Apostille and translations, handled for you.
Three services that go hand in hand — accurate English ↔ Spanish document translation, apostille, and embassy legalization for documents headed abroad. In English y español.
Translation Services
Accurate, confidential translation of your documents between English and Spanish.
What’s included:
- Legal and official document translation
- Business and personal documents
- Fast turnaround on request
How it works:
- Send your document — call or text (323) 633-7417.
- We translate accurately and confidentially.
- You receive your finished translation.
Apostille
For documents going to Hague Convention countries. A one-step process through the California Secretary of State ($20 state fee included). Starting at $100 per document — includes state fee, handling, and return shipping.
What’s included:
- Review of your documents for apostille eligibility
- Notarization/certification as required
- Submission to the California Secretary of State
- Return of your apostilled documents
How it works:
- Call or text (323) 633-7417 and tell us what you need apostilled.
- We prepare and submit everything to the Secretary of State.
- You get your documents back, ready for international use.
Embassy Legalization (Authentication Chain)
For documents going to non-Hague countries — for example, Vietnam, UAE, Egypt, and Qatar. This is a multi-step process with a longer timeline: California Secretary of State authentication, then U.S. Department of State authentication, then legalization by the destination country’s embassy or consulate. Starting at $250, quoted per country since embassy fees vary.
What’s included:
- Review of your documents and destination-country requirements
- Notarization/certification as required
- Authentication by the California Secretary of State
- Authentication by the U.S. Department of State
- Legalization by the destination country’s embassy or consulate
- Return of your legalized documents
How it works:
- Call or text (323) 633-7417 and tell us your destination country and what you need legalized.
- We quote your per-country price and prepare and submit everything through each step of the authentication chain.
- You get your documents back, legalized and ready for international use.
Fees
Apostille: $100 per document (Hague countries — includes the $20 Secretary of State fee, handling, and return shipping). Embassy legalization: from $250, quoted per country. Certified English/Spanish translations: quoted per document.
Download full price list (PDF)
FAQ:
What is an apostille? An official certification that authenticates a document for use in another country that’s part of the Hague Apostille Convention.
How long does it take? Timelines vary with the Secretary of State’s processing — call or text for current estimates.
Call or text (323) 633-7417 · inquiry@bastianlegalsolutions.com · Se habla español · Serving all of Los Angeles County from Covina, CA.