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We track Secretary of State, USCIS, embassy, and Hague Conference updates every day.

All 50 states + DC

Hague apostille and non-Hague embassy authentication, routed to the correct authority.

Verified for 2026

Every page fact-checked against current Secretary of State, USCIS, and Hague Conference rules, re-checked quarterly.

Standards we follow

Compliant with the rules that actually get documents accepted

Hague Apostille Convention (1961)

Apostilles issued for member countries; embassy legalization routed for non-member destinations.

State Secretary of State rules

Each filing follows the issuing state's current fee schedule, form requirements, and accepted document formats.

Vital records sourced from the state

CA birth, marriage, and death certificates come from CDPH — never the county recorder — so they're accepted for apostille on the first submission.

Notary-compliant document prep

Notarizable forms are sent blank, per state law — you fill in the facts and sign in front of a notary, then we handle the apostille.

California apostille
California · Document guideVerified for 2026 Regulations · Last checked June 2026

California Articles of Incorporation Nonprofit Apostille

Proving the nonprofit’s legal existence and California registration abroad — registering a foreign branch or representative office, opening a foreign bank account, applying for international grants, partnering with overseas NGOs/agencies, cross-border charitable or religious operations, and foreign government registrations. Common destinations: wherever the organization operates, fundraises, or registers abroad.

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Issuing authority
California Secretary of State (Sacramento or Los Angeles)
State / federal fee
$20 per document (California Secretary of State) plus any issuing office or notary fee
Processing
1–5 business days at the California Secretary of State once the underlying document is prepared, plus shipping each way

Quick facts

  • Category: Business / Corporate
  • Apostilled by the California Secretary of State (Sacramento or Los Angeles)
  • Fee: $20 per document (mail) or $26 (walk-in) at the California Secretary of State
  • Free document review before you pay any government fee
  • Tracked outbound and return shipping included

What to know

Issuing office. California Secretary of State, Business Programs Division. Order channels: - Online: bizfileOnline.sos.ca.gov (certified copies / certificates of status available online — typically fastest). - Mail: Secretary of State, Certification and Records, P.O. Box 944260, Sacramento, CA 94244-2600. - Drop-off (in person): 1500 11th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 (priority over mail; special handling fee applies). Certified route (how to obtain a certified copy): 1. Identify the nonprofit exactly — name as filed and the SOS entity (file) number (search free at bizfileOnline.sos.ca.gov). 2. Order a CERTIFIED copy of the filed nonprofit Articles of Incorporation — say “certified copy for apostille / international use.” Add a Certificate of Status if the destination wants proof the entity is active. 3. Pay the fees (below). Confirm the SOS certification stamp, signature, and State Seal.

Frequently asked questions

What exactly do I order?

A certified copy of the filed nonprofit Articles of Incorporation from the California Secretary of State. Say “certified copy for apostille.”

Is this my 501(c)(3) letter?

No — the IRS determination letter is a separate FEDERAL document handled by the U.S. Department of State, not the CA SOS. This page is the state formation filing.

Can I just print it from the state website?

No — a free filed image isn’t certified. The apostille authenticates the SOS certification, which only a paid certified copy carries.

Which nonprofit form do I have?

Public Benefit (ARTS-PB / 501(c)(3)), Mutual Benefit (ARTS-MU), or Religious (ARTS-RE). The certified copy reflects whichever was filed.

Common destinations

Countries this document is most often sent to (pulled from this page's own guidance). Every destination has its own rulebook — apostille (Hague) or full legalization (non-Hague).

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