South Dakota Apostille Expedited Services
Pierre SOS. Fee: $10
$10 Fee Same-Day
Find Your Fastest Route
2 min check1/4
Sacramento (Mail)
High Vol4-6 weeks
Processing mail received ~ Dec 15th
Sacramento (In-Person)
NormalSame Day
Counter open 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Los Angeles (In-Person)
NormalSame Day
Drop-off only (Pickup next day)
Fastest Ways to Apostille in California
Understanding your options is the first step to getting your document processed quickly.
Same-Day
In-Person (Sacramento)
Submit in person at the main Secretary of State office.
- Open M-F 8am-4pm
- Cash, check or money order accepted
Same-Day
In-Person (Los Angeles)
Drop-off window in LA regional office.
- No appointments
- Cash NOT accepted
4-6 Weeks
Mail (Sacramento Only)
Standard mail processing handled by Sacramento HQ.
- Most affordable option
- Use our DIY guide
Separate Track
Federal Route (FBI, etc.)
FBI clearances & federal docs need US Dept. of State apostille.
- Cannot be done at state level
- Different process
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Why Trust This Page
Our information is based on official sources, verified by real experts, and updated regularly.
Official-Source Backed
- Mail processed by Sacramento only
- In-person same-day in Sacramento & LA
- LA: no appointments, cash not accepted
Last Verified
January 17, 2026
Processing dates and office availability verified against official CA SOS announcements weekly.
Source last updated: January 2026
Reviewed By Experts
"South Dakota's SOS is in Pierre. Sioux Falls couriers available."
Amelia Rivera