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We coordinate the federal filing from our San Francisco office so you don&#8217;t have to navigate the federal process alone.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- PRIMARY CTAs -->\n  <div class=\"cta-row\">\n    <a class=\"cta cta-tel\" href=\"tel:+14154390289\">&#x1f4de; Call (415) 439-0289<\/a>\n    <a class=\"ghost\" href=\"\/apostille-document-check\/\">Start $45 Document Check<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n       STEP 1 \u00b7 QUALIFY \u2014 \"Is this page right for me?\"\n       \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"qualify\">\n    <div class=\"qualify-head\">&#x2714;&nbsp; You need this page if&hellip;<\/div>\n    <ul class=\"qualify-list\">\n      <li>You have an FBI Identity History Summary (the official letter from the FBI CJIS Division or via FBI.gov)<\/li>\n      <li>A foreign employer, immigration authority, or visa agency requires it apostilled for use abroad<\/li>\n      <li>The destination country is a member of the 1961 Hague Convention<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <div class=\"qualify-no\">\n      &#x26a0;&#xfe0f;&nbsp; California DOJ background checks (Live Scan results) are NOT the same as an FBI check \u2014 they require a different apostille path.\n      <a href=\"\/federal-apostille\/\">See federal apostille process &#x2192;<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n       STEP 2 \u00b7 REQUIREMENTS \u2014 \"What do I need to send?\"\n       \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"tc-wrap\" style=\"margin-top:22px\">\n    <div class=\"tc\"><h2>What You Need to Submit<\/h2><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"card\">\n    <p>Gather these before submitting. We verify each item during the $45 Document Check.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"req-grid\">\n\n      <div class=\"req-item\">\n        <div class=\"req-num\">1<\/div>\n        <div class=\"req-text\">\n          <h3>FBI Identity History Summary<\/h3>\n          <p>Must be the official letter issued by the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division. Obtain it via FBI.gov &rarr; Identity History Summary Checks. Processing by FBI takes 2&ndash;4 weeks &mdash; request it early.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"req-item\">\n        <div class=\"req-num\">2<\/div>\n        <div class=\"req-text\">\n          <h3>DOJ Channeler Letter (If Applicable)<\/h3>\n          <p>If you obtained your background check through an FBI-approved channeler (Fieldprint, Identogo, etc.), include the channeler&#8217;s cover letter with the FBI summary. Some foreign consulates require it.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"req-item\">\n        <div class=\"req-num\">3<\/div>\n        <div class=\"req-text\">\n          <h3>Destination Country &amp; Purpose<\/h3>\n          <p>Different countries require different formatting. Employment visas, residency permits, and teaching credentials each have distinct consulate requirements. Specify the destination country and your visa or permit type.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"req-item\">\n        <div class=\"req-num\">4<\/div>\n        <div class=\"req-text\">\n          <h3>Payment<\/h3>\n          <p>$350 flat for the FBI Background Check apostille. The $45 Document Check is credited toward your service. Courier charges to Washington D.C. are included.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><!-- \/req-grid -->\n  <\/div><!-- \/card -->\n\n  <!-- Context alert -->\n  <div class=\"alert\">\n    <strong>&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; Note:<\/strong> &#x26a0;&#xfe0f; Do NOT confuse the FBI Identity History Summary with a California DOJ Live Scan result. Only the FBI summary (the letter from CJIS) can receive a federal apostille. State DOJ results go through a different authentication path. If you&#8217;re unsure which document you have, the $45 Document Check resolves this.\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n       STEP 3 \u00b7 PRICE + TURNAROUND\n       \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"tc-wrap\" style=\"margin-top:22px\">\n    <div class=\"tc\"><h2>Price &amp; Turnaround<\/h2><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"twin\">\n\n    <div class=\"twin-card\">\n      <span class=\"tc-label\">Flat Price<\/span>\n      <div class=\"tc-value\">$350<\/div>\n      <span class=\"tc-unit\">per apostille \u00b7 federal route<\/span>\n      <div class=\"tc-note\">Includes courier to U.S. Dept of State in Washington D.C. \u00b7 Same-day Sacramento n\/a (federal process only) \u00b7 $45 Document Check credited<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"twin-card\">\n      <span class=\"tc-label\">Standard Turnaround<\/span>\n      <div class=\"tc-value\">10&ndash;15<\/div>\n      <span class=\"tc-unit\">business days \u00b7 U.S. Dept of State<\/span>\n      <div class=\"tc-note\">Federal processing is longer than California SOS. File early for visa and employment deadlines. Rush service available at U.S. Dept of State when permitted.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div><!-- \/twin -->\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n       STEP 4 \u00b7 WHAT'S INCLUDED \u2014 bcard grid (3-col)\n       \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"tc-wrap\" style=\"margin-top:22px\">\n    <div class=\"tc\"><h2>What&rsquo;s Included<\/h2><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"card\">\n    <div class=\"grid three\">\n\n      <div class=\"bcard\">\n        <div class=\"icon\">&#x1f50d;<\/div>\n        <h3>Document Verification<\/h3>\n        <p>We confirm your FBI summary is the correct CJIS format and hasn&#8217;t expired for your destination country&#8217;s requirements before we file anything.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"bcard\">\n        <div class=\"icon\">&#x1f3db;&#xfe0f;<\/div>\n        <h3>Federal Filing<\/h3>\n        <p>We ship your document to the U.S. Department of State Authentications Office in Washington D.C. via tracked overnight courier and monitor processing status.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"bcard\">\n        <div class=\"icon\">&#x1f4e6;<\/div>\n        <h3>Return Shipping<\/h3>\n        <p>USPS Priority or FedEx return included once the U.S. Dept of State issues the apostille. International courier to your destination country available on request.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><!-- \/grid three -->\n\n    <ul class=\"include-list\" style=\"margin-top:18px\">\n      <li>Verification that your FBI summary is in CJIS format (apostille-eligible)<\/li>\n      <li>Overnight courier to U.S. Department of State Authentications Office, D.C.<\/li>\n      <li>Processing status updates via email or text<\/li>\n      <li>Return Priority shipping once apostille is issued<\/li>\n      <li>Destination country requirement verification<\/li>\n      <li>Guidance if FBI summary needs reissuance (format issues)<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n  <\/div><!-- \/card -->\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n       STEP 5 \u00b7 HOW IT WORKS \u2014 4-step animated timeline\n       \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"tc-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"tc\"><h2>How Your FBI Background Check Apostille Gets Filed<\/h2><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"timeline-section\">\n    <ol class=\"timeline\" role=\"list\" aria-label=\"Four steps to apostille your FBI Background Check\">\n      <li class=\"step\">\n        <div class=\"step-num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1<\/div>\n        <h3>Document Check<\/h3>\n        <p>Submit your FBI Identity History Summary. We verify it is the correct CJIS format and meets your destination country&#8217;s specific requirements within 24 hours.<\/p>\n      <\/li>\n      <li class=\"step\">\n        <div class=\"step-num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2<\/div>\n        <h3>Federal Filing<\/h3>\n        <p>We courier your document overnight to the U.S. Department of State Authentications Office in Washington D.C. \u2014 not Sacramento. Federal apostilles only process through D.C.<\/p>\n      <\/li>\n      <li class=\"step\">\n        <div class=\"step-num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/div>\n        <h3>DOT Processing<\/h3>\n        <p>The U.S. Department of State Authentications Office attaches the apostille. Standard processing: 10&ndash;15 business days. Rush service available when the DOT allows it.<\/p>\n      <\/li>\n      <li class=\"step\">\n        <div class=\"step-num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/div>\n        <h3>Returned to You<\/h3>\n        <p>The apostilled FBI summary is shipped back by USPS Priority or FedEx, or forwarded internationally if you need delivery directly to a foreign consulate or employer.<\/p>\n      <\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <script>\n  (function(){\n    function runSteps(){\n      var nums=[].slice.call(document.querySelectorAll('.asf-h .step-num'));\n      if(!nums.length)return;var i=0;\n      function light(){\n        nums.forEach(function(n){n.classList.remove('asf-step-active');});\n        if(i<nums.length){nums[i].classList.add('asf-step-active');}\n        i++;\n        if(i<=nums.length){setTimeout(light,700);}\n        else{setTimeout(function(){i=0;light();},1400);}\n      }\n      light();\n    }\n    if(document.readyState==='loading'){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded',runSteps);}\n    else{runSteps();}\n  })();\n  <\/script>\n\n\n  <!-- MID-PAGE CTA \u2014 repeat after process, before FAQ -->\n  <div class=\"cta-row\" style=\"margin-top:22px\">\n    <a class=\"cta cta-tel\" href=\"tel:+14154390289\">&#x1f4de; Call Now \u2014 (415) 439-0289<\/a>\n    <a class=\"ghost\" href=\"\/apostille-document-check\/\">Start $45 Document Check<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n       STEP 6 \u00b7 FAQ \u2014 6 questions, document-specific\n       \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"tc-wrap\" style=\"margin-top:8px\">\n    <div class=\"tc\"><h2>FBI Background Check Apostille \u2014 Common Questions<\/h2><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"card\">\n    <div class=\"faq-grid\">\n\n      <div class=\"bcard\">\n        <h3>Why does an FBI background check go to Washington D.C. instead of Sacramento?<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"icon\">&#x1f1fa;&#x1f1f8;<\/div>\n        <p>FBI background checks are federal documents \u2014 they carry a federal (CJIS Division) signature, not a California state signature. The California Secretary of State can only apostille documents with registered California signatures. Federal documents must go through the U.S. Department of State Authentications Office in Washington D.C., which is the designated federal apostille authority under the 1961 Hague Convention.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"bcard\">\n        <h3>How do I get the FBI Identity History Summary before I can apostille it?<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"icon\">&#x1f4cb;<\/div>\n        <p>Request it at FBI.gov &rarr; Identity History Summary Checks. You can submit fingerprints by mail or through an FBI-approved channeler (Fieldprint, Identogo). Processing by the FBI takes 2&ndash;4 weeks &mdash; factor this into your total timeline alongside the 10&ndash;15 days for the apostille. Start early.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"bcard\">\n        <h3>My California DOJ Live Scan results came back. Can I apostille those?<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"icon\">&#x1f52c;<\/div>\n        <p>Not with a federal apostille. California DOJ results are state documents, not FBI documents. Many foreign countries specifically require the FBI Identity History Summary (federal), not a state DOJ result. If a foreign employer says &ldquo;apostilled background check,&rdquo; they almost always mean the FBI summary. Confirm with the requesting party before ordering any document.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"bcard\">\n        <h3>Does the FBI background check expire for apostille purposes?<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"icon\">&#x23f3;<\/div>\n        <p>The FBI does not put an expiration date on the Identity History Summary itself. However, foreign governments and employers often impose their own currency requirements &mdash; typically requiring the background check be issued within 3 to 12 months of your visa or permit application. Check your specific destination country's requirements before requesting the FBI summary.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"bcard\">\n        <h3>Which countries require an apostilled FBI background check?<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"icon\">&#x1f30d;<\/div>\n        <p>Common requirements include: Mexico, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Germany, South Korea, Taiwan, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and the UAE for employment visas, residency permits, and teaching or healthcare credentials. Some countries (Saudi Arabia, Qatar) are not Hague members and require embassy legalization instead of an apostille. We verify the correct path for your destination.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"bcard\">\n        <h3>Can you send the apostilled FBI background check directly to a foreign consulate or employer?<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"icon\">&#x2708;&#xfe0f;<\/div>\n        <p>Yes. We offer international courier service from our San Francisco office. Once the U.S. Department of State returns the apostilled document to us, we can forward it directly to your foreign destination. Mention this requirement when you submit &mdash; we'll include a courier quote alongside the apostille fee.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><!-- \/faq-grid -->\n  <\/div><!-- \/card -->\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\n       STEP 7 \u00b7 RELATED \u2014 sibling document types + general links\n       \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"tc-wrap\">\n    <div class=\"tc\"><h2>Other Document Types We Handle<\/h2><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"card\" style=\"padding-bottom:18px\">\n    <div class=\"related\">\n      <a href=\"\/apostille-birth-certificate\/\">&#x1f4cb; Birth Certificate<\/a>\n      <a href=\"\/california-death-certificate-apostille\/\">&#x1f4dc; Death Certificate<\/a>\n      <a href=\"\/california-diploma-apostille\/\">&#x1f393; Diploma<\/a>\n      <a href=\"\/apostille-fbi-background-check\/\">&#x1fa96; FBI Background<\/a>\n      <a href=\"\/california-apostille-process\/\">&#x1f4cc; CA SOS Process<\/a>\n      <a href=\"\/federal-apostille\/\">&#x1f1fa;&#x1f1f8; Federal Apostille<\/a>\n      <a href=\"\/same-day-apostille-san-francisco\/\">&#x1f680; Same-Day Service<\/a>\n      <a href=\"\/california-apostille-pricing\/\">&#x1f4b0; Pricing<\/a>\n      <a href=\"\/contact-apostille-san-francisco\/\">&#x1f4de; Contact<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- FINAL CTA -->\n  <div class=\"final\">\n    <a class=\"cta cta-tel\" href=\"tel:+14154390289\">&#x1f4de; Call (415) 439-0289<\/a>\n    <a class=\"ghost\" href=\"\/apostille-document-check\/\">Start Document Check &#x2192;<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- DISCLAIMER -->\n  <div class=\"disc\">\n    Apostille San Francisco \u00b7 416 Bryant Street, San Francisco, CA 94107 \u00b7\n    A California-commissioned notary practice. 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