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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 · City guideVerified for 2026 Regulations · Last checked June 2026

Apostille Services in San Francisco, California

San Francisco doesn't have a local California Secretary of State apostille counter — the nearest is Sacramento, roughly 90 minutes away. For SF residents and businesses, mailing the document to us is usually faster and cheaper than driving to Sacramento twice.

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Your documents stay yours. We handle your documents and personal information only to complete your apostille — never sold, shared, or used for marketing by third parties.

Issuing authority
California Secretary of State (Sacramento or Los Angeles)
State / federal fee
$20 per document (CA SOS)
Processing
1–5 business days at the SOS by mail, plus shipping each way

Quick facts

  • Nearest SOS office: Sacramento (~1.5 hours from SF)
  • Serves SF and the Bay Area: Oakland, Berkeley, Daly City, San Mateo, Marin
  • Common SF requests: tech employment paperwork, FBI checks, university diplomas, immigration
  • Tracked outbound and return shipping included
  • Free document review before anything is mailed

What to know

We're a popular choice for Bay Area clients because of the geography — Sacramento is just far enough that a same-day walk-in usually doesn't pencil out once you factor in parking, the line, and the return trip. We prepare your packet, route it to the Sacramento or LA SOS office, and ship the apostilled original back to your SF address with tracking.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a CA Secretary of State office in San Francisco?

No. The two CA SOS apostille counters are in Sacramento and Los Angeles. Sacramento is the closest to SF.

Do you serve Oakland, Berkeley, and San Mateo?

Yes. We serve the entire Bay Area by mail. Your packet includes an outbound shipping label and a tracked return label.

Can I drop documents off in person somewhere local?

Not at our office, but we make the mailing flow extremely easy: prepaid shipping labels, photo review, and clear assembly instructions.

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