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Monitored daily. We track Secretary of State, USCIS, embassy, and Hague Conference rule changes every day — plus updates to our California document packages and DIY apostille guidance — so your filing meets the latest requirements.

Apostille Global Services is a private apostille service. We are not a government agency.

Rules monitored daily

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 Corporate Bylaws Apostille

Proving the corporation’s internal governance abroad — opening or maintaining foreign bank accounts (banks often want bylaws to confirm authority and signatories), foreign branch/subsidiary registration, cross-border financing and KYC/due diligence, and demonstrating who is authorized to act. Common destinations: wherever a counterparty/authority must see the company’s governing rules.

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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

There is no government office to order from — you create the notarized package: 1. Prepare the bylaws (the current, in-effect version) and a CERTIFICATE OF SECRETARY stating the attached bylaws are a true and correct copy of the bylaws in effect. 2. The certifying officer (usually the corporate Secretary) signs the certificate BEFORE a CALIFORNIA notary public — bringing valid photo ID. 3. The California notary completes a California acknowledgment (Civil Code §1189 wording) with seal, and attaches it (or it’s built into the certificate). The bylaws are attached behind the certificate. 4. Confirm the notary’s name, commission number, and seal are legible and the notarial wording is California-compliant before submitting for apostille. Where to find a California notary. Banks/credit unions (often free or low cost for customers), UPS/shipping stores, mobile notaries (travel fee applies),.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get certified bylaws from the Secretary of State?

No — bylaws aren’t filed with the state. You notarize an officer’s certification instead, and the SOS apostilles the notary.

What exactly gets notarized?

An officer’s signature on a Certificate of Secretary attesting the attached bylaws are true and correct — signed before a California notary.

Does the notary have to be in California?

Yes — the California SOS only apostilles California notaries. Out-of-state notarizations go to that state’s SOS.

How much does the notary cost?

Up to $15 per signature (Gov. Code §8211); many banks notarize free for customers. Mobile notaries add a travel fee.

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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