To get a document apostilled in California, all you need to do is go to the Secretary of State office in Los Angeles. Don't be a victim of overpriced apostille service providers, and get your document apostilled yourself. The government fee for document apostille in Los Angeles is only $26.

State of California Apostille & Authentication Certificates

There are two offices of the California Secretary of State- one in Sacramento and one in Los Angeles. These offices provide authentication of public official signatures on documents that are to be used outside of the United States of America. The California Secretary of State will only authenticate signatures on documents that were issued in the state of California and were signed by a notary public or one of the following public officials or their deputies.

· County Clerks or Recorders

· Court Administrators of the Superior Court

· Executive Clerks of the Superior Court

· Officers whose authority is not limited to any particular county

· Executive Officers of the Superior Court

· Judges of the Superior Court

· State Officials

California Secretary of State office in Los Angeles

The secretary office in Los Angeles only provides apostille services on a walk-in basis. If you want to mail your request, the LA office will not process your apostille request via mail. You will need to direct your package to the California secretary of state in Sacramento. Follow the below instructions for easy processing: Ensure that your document is notarized by a California notary public or signed by one of the previously mentioned officials.

1. The statutory fee for an apostille from the California Secretary of State office in Los Angeles is $20.00 per document, with a $6.00 special handling fee for each different public official's signature. So, for example, it would be $26.00 per document. You can pay via check, money order, or credit cards, but cash is not accepted in the Los Angeles office.

2. No Appointment is required. The Secretary of State office opens from 8:00 am — 4:30 pm PST, Monday through Friday

3. Visit the Secretary of State office. Here is the location…

California Secretary of State

Los Angeles Regional Office

300 South Spring Street, Room 12513

Los Angeles, CA 90013

Types of Documents you can get it Apostilled

Public Documents

Documents from the state of California which contain the signature or stamp of an elected or appointed official, such as vital records, documents from the California corporation division, health department, and division of motor vehicles. The document must be an original certificate or a certified copy. It CANNOT be notarized.

• · Birth Certificate

• · Death Certificate

• · Marriage Certificate

• · Divorce Certificate

• · Divorce decree

• · Driver License

• · US Passport

• · Police Clearance

• · Adoption Certificate

• · Certificate of Merger

• · Certificate of Formation

• · Certificate of Good Standing

• · Restated Certificate of Incorporation

• · Termination of foreign Corporation

• · Statement of Dissolution

• · Certificate of existence

• · Business License

• · Assignment

• · Amendment

• · Consolidation Certificate

• · Foreign Certificate of Registration

• · Certificate of Incumbency

• · Articles of Incorporation

General Documents

Documents that are properly notarized by a notary public in Los Angeles from private agencies in the state of California, such as corporations, schools, and universities, can request our services.

• · Agreement to Form a corporation

• · Insurance Certificate

• · Business Letter

• · Letter of Authorization

• · Power of Attorney

• · ISO Certificate

• · Technical Data Sheet

• · Affidavit

• · Free sale Certificate

• · Stock Certificate

• · Shareholder List

• · Change of Agent

• · Stock Purchase Agreement

• · Health Certificate

• · Agency Agreement

• · Company Bylaws

• · Certificate of Analysis

• · School Transcript

• · College Transcript

• · School Diploma

• · Teaching Credentials

• · TESOL Certificate

• · Doctorate Degree

• · Graduate Record Examination GRE

• · Doctorate Certificate

• · College Diploma

• · Master Degree

• · Associate Degree

• · Bachelor Degree/ Certificate

• · Letter of Resignation

• · Distributor Agreement

• · letter of Intent

• · Operating Agreement

Note: All these types of documents must be issued in California State to be able to obtain the Apostille seal from the Secretary of State Offices in California.

how long does it take to get an Apostille in California?

The mailing service for apostilles may take more than five business days, unfortunately. However, the walk-in service allows the document holder to obtain the apostille stamp on the same day. The normal processing time for walk-in service is about three business hours, so it's important to be patient. If you can't stand waiting, I recommend hiring a private agency for expedited apostille service.

Fast Apostille Service in Los Angeles

If you don’t have time to visit the Secretary office, you may request our expedited California Apostille Services in Los Angeles, CA. We charge only $60.00 per document including the statutory fee( not the return shipping), turnaround time is 3 hours. You may search for other Expedited apostille service providers in Los Angeles California, but we offer you the best available price. Order our services now at Bulldog Notary & Apostille or visit us online at www.bulldognotarypublic.com

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