California is the most populous state in the nation and handles one of the highest volumes of apostille requests. Whether you need documents for a work visa in Germany or a student visa in Japan, we streamline the California Secretary of State apostille process.
The California Secretary of State in Sacramento authenticates documents for use in any Hague Convention member country. Standard processing is 5-7 business days by mail, but walk-in service at the Sacramento office can yield same-day results. Our couriers handle the logistics so you never have to wait in line.
California-issued documents such as birth certificates, court orders, diplomas from CA universities, and corporate filings with the CA Secretary of State all qualify for a California apostille. Documents notarized by a CA notary public are also eligible. We verify the correct chain of authentication before submission to prevent costly rejections.
California charges $20 per apostille certificate. Rush service is available for an additional fee at the Sacramento walk-in office. The Los Angeles office also accepts in-person requests. We handle both locations and offer overnight shipping to get your authenticated documents back to you as fast as possible.
California Apostille Regulations California only apostilles documents that originate within the state. A document notarized by a Nevada notary cannot receive a California apostille, even if the applicant resides in California. The Secretary of State verifies the notary's commission against their database before issuing the apostille. Additionally, California birth certificates must be certified copies obtained from the county recorder or the CDPH to be eligible.
Same-day processing available through our Sacramento and Los Angeles courier network.