The California Secretary of State issues apostille certificates for documents destined for international use. Whether you need a birth certificate apostille, marriage certificate apostille, or death certificate apostille, California’s apostille process authenticates your documents for use in any of the 120+ countries that recognize the Hague Convention.
Types of Documents California Secretary of State Can Apostille
California can apostille various document types, but only those issued and signed by authorized officials:
Personal Documents:
- Birth certificate apostille
- Death certificate apostille
- Marriage certificate apostille
- Divorce decree apostille
- Single status certificate apostille
Educational Documents:
- Diploma apostille
- Transcript apostille
- Academic records apostille
Business Documents:
- Corporate documents apostille
- Power of attorney apostille
- Notarized contracts apostille
Who Can Sign Documents for California Apostille?
The California Secretary of State only authenticates documents signed by these authorized officials:
- Notaries Public (most common for personal documents)
- County Clerks or Recorders
- Superior Court Executive Officers
- Superior Court Executive Clerks
- Court Administrators
- Superior Court Judges
- State Officials
- Officials with statewide authority
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Our Streamlined Process:
- You provide: Original notarized document
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Common California Apostille Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Sending Photocopies – Only original documents are accepted
❌ Wrong Notary Signature – Notary signature must match on file
❌ Missing Cover Letter – Required for all apostille submissions
❌ Incorrect Payment – Must be exact
❌ Poor Document Condition – Damaged documents may be rejected
California Apostille for Specific Countries
Whether you need apostille services for:
- Mexico (most common from California)
- Philippines
- Italy
- Spain
- Germany
- France
- Any Hague Convention country
The California apostille process remains the same, but destination-specific requirements may apply.
Why California Apostille Processing Takes So Long
Government Bottlenecks:
- High volume of requests
- Manual processing system
- Limited staff availability
- First-come, first-served basis
Mail Delays:
- Processing time at Secretary of State
- Postal service delivery times
- Document return shipping
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