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We confirm Hague membership and any additional authentication requirements before filing.<\/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>Your Name &amp; Return Address<\/h3>\n          <p>The apostilled document ships back to you by tracked carrier. SOMA drop-off at 416 Bryant also available.<\/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>Purpose of Authentication (optional)<\/h3>\n          <p>Helpful for time-sensitive cases \u2014 estate filing, pension claim, inheritance \u2014 so we can prioritize accordingly.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><!-- \/req-grid -->\n  <\/div><!-- \/card -->\n\n  <!-- Context alert (optional \u2014 use for document-specific gotchas) -->\n  <div class=\"alert\">\n    <strong>&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; Note:<\/strong> CDPH certified copies issued before 2005 may require additional county verification before the SOS will accept them. Our $45 Document Check catches this before any filing fee is paid.\n  <\/div>\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 \u2014 upfront, before the process detail\n       Twin stat cards: left = price, right = 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\">Starting Price<\/span>\n      <div class=\"tc-value\">$175<\/div>\n      <span class=\"tc-unit\">per apostille \u00b7 standard mail-in<\/span>\n      <div class=\"tc-note\">Same-day Sacramento counter: $380 (notary included). 3-Apostille Concierge Package: $550 for up to 3 documents (notary included). All SOS filing fees included.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"twin-card\">\n      <span class=\"tc-label\">Standard Turnaround<\/span>\n      <div class=\"tc-value\">5\u201310<\/div>\n      <span class=\"tc-unit\">business days \u00b7 standard<\/span>\n      <div class=\"tc-note\">Same-day Sacramento filing available when SOS counter capacity allows. Estate and probate cases can be flagged for priority handling.<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div><!-- \/twin -->\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       Icon \u2192 h3 \u2192 p order locked. 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SOS state fees included.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><!-- \/grid three -->\n\n    <!-- Inline checklist of included items \u2014 optional, delete if not needed -->\n    <ul class=\"include-list\" style=\"margin-top:18px\">\n      <li>$45 Document Check (credited to service)<\/li>\n      <li>California SOS state filing fee<\/li>\n      <li>Courier to Sacramento SOS counter<\/li>\n      <li>Tracked return shipping<\/li>\n      <li>Status updates throughout<\/li>\n      <li>Hague destination verification<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n  <\/div><!-- \/card -->\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       Steps are named for this document type specifically.\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 Death Certificate 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 Death Certificate\">\n      <li class=\"step\">\n        <div class=\"step-num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">1<\/div>\n        <h3>Send Your Certified Copy<\/h3>\n        <p>Mail to 416 Bryant St or arrange Bay Area pickup. We log it in and confirm receipt same day.<\/p>\n      <\/li>\n      <li class=\"step\">\n        <div class=\"step-num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">2<\/div>\n        <h3>Document Check ($45)<\/h3>\n        <p>We verify the certified copy is CDPH-issued, registrar-sealed, and accepted by the CA Secretary of State.<\/p>\n      <\/li>\n      <li class=\"step\">\n        <div class=\"step-num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">3<\/div>\n        <h3>Sacramento Filing<\/h3>\n        <p>Couriered to the SOS counter \u2014 standard mail processing or same-day in-person when capacity allows.<\/p>\n      <\/li>\n      <li class=\"step\">\n        <div class=\"step-num\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/div>\n        <h3>Returned to You, Tracked<\/h3>\n        <p>Apostilled death certificate shipped back by tracked carrier. Estate attorneys and consulates typically accept within days.<\/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  <!-- 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  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\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       faq-grid = 2-col, 3 rows. h3 directly in .bcard (no .mini wrapper).\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>Death Certificate 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>Which California death certificates qualify for an apostille?<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"icon\">&#x1f4cb;<\/div>\n        <p>Certified copies issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) or an authorized county recorder qualify. Informational copies, photocopies, and out-of-state death records do not.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"bcard\">\n        <h3>Why does my Italian consulate \/ German embassy need an apostille?<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"icon\">&#x1f1ea;&#x1f1fa;<\/div>\n        <p>Hague Convention member countries require an apostille in place of full legalization. It confirms the document was issued by a recognized California authority. We verify your destination country's requirements before filing.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"bcard\">\n        <h3>Can I get an apostille on a death certificate for estate or inheritance?<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"icon\">&#x2696;&#xfe0f;<\/div>\n        <p>Yes \u2014 this is one of the most common uses. Foreign courts, notaries, and banks often require an apostilled death certificate to process estate claims. Flag your case as estate-related and we prioritize accordingly.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"bcard\">\n        <h3>How long does the apostille process take?<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"icon\">&#x23f1;&#xfe0f;<\/div>\n        <p>Standard mail processing: 5\u201310 business days after we receive your document. Same-day Sacramento filing is available when SOS counter capacity allows \u2014 call to confirm availability.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"bcard\">\n        <h3>Do I send the original death certificate?<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"icon\">&#x1f4c4;<\/div>\n        <p>The SOS apostilles the certified copy itself \u2014 so yes, you send the official certified copy (not a photocopy). We return it to you with the apostille attached. Order extras from CDPH if you need multiple apostilles.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <div class=\"bcard\">\n        <h3>What if the country isn't in the Hague Convention?<\/h3>\n        <div class=\"icon\">&#x1f30d;<\/div>\n        <p>Non-Hague countries (UAE, Egypt, etc.) require full legalization: apostille + consular authentication. We confirm your destination route before any filing so you don't pay for the wrong process.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n\n    <\/div><!-- \/faq-grid -->\n  <\/div><!-- \/card -->\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       .related: even flex-wrap, gap:10px 12px, align-items:center (no stagger)\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      <!-- Customize: keep 6\u20139 links, most relevant to this doc type -->\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\n  \n  <\/div>\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 \u2192<\/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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