Apostille Processing: Apostille is the process of legalization of documents when sending to abroad For India, Power of Attorney documents steps are, 1. Notarization 2. Apostilled by Secretary of State 3. Indian Embassy seal Per Consulate General of India (CGI San Francisco), Step-3 is optional. Gale Ranch Notary is taking care of Step-1 and Step-2 services for their clients in Tri-Valley San Ramon. An Apostille is a certificate that authenticates the origin of a public document, such as a birth certificate, marriage license, or power of attorney, for use in another country. The United States, being a member of the Hague Apostille Convention , uses this process for documents intended for use in other member countries. Steps for Obtaining an Apostille in the USA: Determine the Document Type Public documents include: Vital records (birth, death, marriage certificates). Notarized documents (e.g., affidavits, power of attorney). Educational documents (diplomas, transcripts). Power ...