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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 Writ of Execution Apostille

Supporting a foreign recognition/enforcement action where the destination's process asks for the writ, and documenting the enforcement step. Common destinations: wherever enforcement against the debtor is sought.

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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

  • Confirm the destination actually needs the writ vs. the underlying judgment (#50) + finality (#52).
  • Use a CURRENT writ — writs expire; a stale writ may be rejected.
  • Some foreign uses require an EXEMPLIFIED copy ($50 + pages, §70628) — confirm before ordering.
  • Never notarize the writ — it's authenticated by the clerk's certification.
  • General condition rules: no lamination · no post-notarization alterations · no tape · staple multipage · legible signatures/seals.

What to know

Issuing office. The Superior Court clerk (civil / records division) that issued the writ. Certified route (how to obtain a certified copy): 1. After the clerk issues the Writ of Execution (EJ-130), request a CERTIFIED copy — "for apostille / international use." 2. If a foreign jurisdiction requires it, request an EXEMPLIFIED (triple-certified) copy instead. 3. Pay the fees (see below). Confirm the clerk's seal and signature are legible. Who can request it. The judgment creditor and their attorney. Required forms. The court's records/copy request form, if any. Note writs have a limited validity period (they expire and must be reissued) — use a current writ. Cost + timeline for THIS step (verified June 2026): - Certified copy of the writ: $40 (Gov. Code §70626(a)(4)). - Exemplified / triple-certified copy: $50 (§70628) + page fees. - Copy preparation: $0.50/page (§70627(a)). - Timeline:.

Frequently asked questions

What exactly do I order?

A certified copy of the current Writ of Execution (EJ-130) from the Superior Court.

Will a foreign country act on a California writ?

Generally no — a writ is directed to a California levying officer. Foreign enforcement usually starts from the judgment (#50) + finality (#52).

How much is the certified copy?

$40 (Gov. Code §70626(a)(4)).

Do writs expire?

Yes — use a current writ; expired writs must be reissued.

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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