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California

California Apostille Service

Step-by-step guides for every document type. Current fees, forms, and official addresses.

State Fee

$20

Processing Time

rolling queue — check CA SOS processing dates

State Office

Available Documents

Select your document type to view the complete California apostille guide

Birth Certificate

Complete guide with fees, forms, and mailing instructions for California

Death Certificate

Complete guide with fees, forms, and mailing instructions for California

Marriage Certificate

Complete guide with fees, forms, and mailing instructions for California

Educational Diploma

Complete guide with fees, forms, and mailing instructions for California

FBI / Background Check

Complete guide with fees, forms, and mailing instructions for California

Power of Attorney

Complete guide with fees, forms, and mailing instructions for California

Single Status Affidavit

Complete guide with fees, forms, and mailing instructions for California

Before You Start

• Choose your document above to see exact California requirements
• All guides include current fees, forms, and official mailing addresses
• Verify your document is certified before requesting an apostille

California-Specific Notes:

• Documents must have an original raised seal or multicolored seal
• Photocopies cannot be apostilled
• In-person submissions available for faster service

Contact Information

Official California apostille office

Mailing Address

Secretary of State, Notary Public, 1500 11th Street, 2nd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone

Email

notary@sos.ca.gov

Hours

Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

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