California Apostille Service by Mail
California apostilles for people and businesses in Oregon and Washington. $195 for the first document, $65 for each additional document from the same state, return shipping included. Usually about 10 business days.
California apostille prices
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| First California document | $195 |
| Each additional California document | $65 |
| Return shipping | Included |
| Typical turnaround | About 10 business days |
Apostilles for Oregon documents are priced separately: $195 for the first Oregon document and $20 for each additional one.
Get a California apostille without leaving Oregon
Born, married or incorporated in California but living in Oregon or Washington now? You do not have to travel to Sacramento or deal with the state by phone. Mail your California documents to Pac Signing and we handle the apostille with the California Secretary of State, then send the finished documents back to you.
Apostilles for California documents are issued by the California Secretary of State. An apostille from Oregon or any other state is not accepted on a California document, which is why your document has to go back to California for its apostille.
California documents we apostille
- California birth, marriage and death certificates (certified copies)
- California divorce judgments and other court records with a clerk’s certification
- Documents notarized by a California notary public
- California corporation and LLC documents issued by the Secretary of State
- University diplomas and transcripts, notarized by the registrar
Certified copies of vital records come from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Vital Records office or the county recorder in the county where the event happened.
Before you mail your California documents
Many California counties issue their own certified copies of birth and marriage records. Order a fresh certified copy if yours is old, damaged or a souvenir copy, because the Secretary of State can only apostille a document signed by an official it has on file.
- Send the original certified copy or the original notarized document, not a photocopy.
- Check that names match your passport and other documents.
- Tell us the country where the document will be used, so we can confirm an apostille is the right certificate.
How it works
- Contact us by text at 971-514-3743, by phone at (971) 394-4152, or with the quote form, and tell us what you have and where it is going.
- We confirm your order and send you the mailing details.
- Mail us your documents. We review them and submit them to the California Secretary of State.
- We ship the apostilled documents back to you, with return shipping included.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a California apostille cost?
$195 for the first California document and $65 for each additional document from California. Return shipping is included.
How long does a California apostille take?
Usually about 10 business days. Delays sometimes happen at the state office, and we keep you updated if that happens.
Can you apostille a California birth certificate if I live in Oregon?
Yes. Order a certified copy from CDPH Vital Records or the county recorder, mail it to us, and we handle the California apostille and return it to you. Shipping is included.
How do I send my California documents?
Contact us first. Once we confirm your order, we send you the mailing details. Out-of-state documents are mailed to us, and we ship the apostilled documents back to you at no extra cost.
Do I need a translation too?
If the destination country needs the document in its own language, we offer certified translation for $65 per page by ATA-certified translators.
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