About Apostille San Francisco

Direct Answer

Apostille San Francisco is a private California apostille service founded by Dante Tindal, operating from 416 Bryant Street, San Francisco with a Sacramento operational affiliate at 8264 Center Parkway. We prepare and file documents at the California Secretary of State; we are not a government agency and provide no legal advice.

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What We Do

Apostille San Francisco is a concierge filing service. The work is precise and easy to get wrong: California-eligible vs. federal documents, long-form vs. short-form vital records, county-clerk pre-certifications for divorce decrees, translation sequence for destination countries, freshness windows for FBI background checks. We do this work for clients who need it done correctly the first time.

Two-Location Operating Model

San Francisco Hub

416 Bryant Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

Client intake, document review, mobile notary coordination across the Bay Area, FedEx/UPS shipping, and tracked international return. By appointment.

Sacramento Operational Affiliate

8264 Center Parkway
Sacramento, CA 95823

Same-day counter filings at the Secretary of State (1500 11th Street, 3rd Floor) and pickup of return documents. Operated in partnership with Sacramento Notary Co.

What We Don’t Do

  • Apostille issuance — that authority belongs to the California Secretary of State.
  • Legal advice — we are not attorneys.
  • Translation — we coordinate with destination-country-approved translators when required.
  • Document creation — we authenticate existing documents; we don’t create or modify them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you a government agency?
No. Apostille San Francisco is a private filing service. Apostille issuance is performed by the California Secretary of State. We prepare documents, verify eligibility, and file on a client’s behalf.
Do you give legal advice?
No. We are not attorneys. If your matter involves legal interpretation (estate planning, citizenship law, foreign court proceedings), consult a licensed attorney in the relevant jurisdiction. We can refer you to attorneys for common destination countries.
How do I get started?
Run the $35 Document Check. We confirm eligibility, identify the correct route, and provide an exact quote — all before any California Secretary of State fee is spent.
Where can I drop off documents in person?
San Francisco hub at 416 Bryant Street, by appointment — book via the contact page. Mobile notary pickup is available across the Bay Area. Documents accepted by mail nationwide and internationally.
Do you serve Southern California?
Yes. Documents are accepted by mail from anywhere. Same-day counter filings are available at the Sacramento or Los Angeles Secretary of State offices.
Who is the founder?
Dante Tindal — California notary public and the operator across Apostille San Francisco and Sacramento Notary Co. Same person, same operating standards, two complementary services.

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Apostille San Francisco verifies your documents are filing-ready before California Secretary of State fees are spent. The $35 Document Check is credited 100% to your apostille service when you proceed; non-refundable if the document is declined.

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Apostille issuance is by the California Secretary of State. Apostille San Francisco is a private filing service; not a government agency; no legal advice. Outcomes are not guaranteed.

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