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Qualifying California-issued documents can be hand-carried through the California SoS Los Angeles counter. Review our same-day apostille service for eligibility, cutoff, and rush pricing.
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Apostille Service for Los Angeles County Documents
This page is for documents issued, certified, or notarized in Los Angeles County. We handle county vital records, local court records, school documents, business records, and locally notarized documents for use abroad.
- County-issued and locally notarized documents
- Mobile pickup throughout Los Angeles County
- Tracked domestic and international return
This page covers documents issued, certified, or notarized in Los Angeles County. For general state, federal, and consular service, visit our Los Angeles apostille services hub. If timing is your main concern, review same-day and expedited apostille eligibility. Federal documents follow the separate Washington DC federal apostille process.
Los Angeles County document requirements
How do Los Angeles County documents get apostilled?
Los Angeles County has a California Secretary of State walk-in office at 300 South Spring Street. It is one of only two Secretary of State Apostille counters in California; the other is in Sacramento. Documents received before 4:30 PM are typically processed within 30 minutes at the counter.
- We verify that the document has the correct California official’s signature.
- We use the Los Angeles walk-in counter for same-day service or the Sacramento mail-in route for longer lead times.
- We return the apostilled document by tracked mail or courier to any destination worldwide.
Processing Options for Los Angeles County Documents
Standard
3–5 Business Days
Standard California state Apostille for notarized documents, vital records, corporate resolutions, and other qualifying state-issued documents. Includes pickup and return delivery.
Mail-In (Sacramento)
~5 Weeks
California SoS Sacramento mail-in queue is currently running about 5 weeks. We recommend LA walk-in for anyone with a real deadline — same fee, dramatically faster.
Published California apostille prices include the $20 per-document state fee. In-person submissions may add $6 for each different public official's signature authenticated. Consular legalization for non-Hague countries follows a separate timeline that varies by country.
Common Los Angeles County Apostille orders
Which Los Angeles County documents can be apostilled?
Vital records
California birth, marriage, death, and divorce certificates issued by Los Angeles County County Recorder or CDPH Vital Records. Certified copies with a raised seal are required — photocopies are not eligible.
Notarized documents
Powers of attorney, affidavits, consent letters, statutory declarations, and any other document signed in front of a California Notary Public. As a mobile Notary service, we notarize on-site anywhere in Los Angeles County and route the document straight to Apostille.
Corporate documents
California corporate resolutions, articles of incorporation, certificates of good standing, and officer certifications for foreign subsidiaries, joint ventures, and international contracting.
School records
Diplomas, degrees, and transcripts from California high schools, colleges, and universities. Registrar signatures typically need California Notary verification before Apostille — we coordinate the full chain.
Court records
California court judgments, divorce decrees, and certified court records with a Court Clerk certification. Adoption records, name changes, and judgment liens are common types.
International adoption support
LA County is one of the largest sources of adoption home studies and background checks bound for Hague and non-Hague adoption authorities abroad.
Entertainment industry contracts
Film, music, and licensing agreements signed in LA and used in Europe, Asia, or Latin America regularly require Apostille certification.
Higher-education transcripts & diplomas
Graduates of UCLA, USC, Loyola, Pepperdine, and dozens of other LA institutions frequently need Apostilled transcripts for foreign study or employment.
Los Angeles County service area
Cities we cover in Los Angeles County.
- Los Angeles
- Long Beach
- Glendale
- Santa Clarita
- Lancaster
- Palmdale
- Pomona
- Torrance
- Pasadena
- El Monte
- Downey
- West Covina
- Norwalk
- Burbank
- Inglewood
- South Gate
- Whittier
- Compton
- Carson
- Hawthorne
Not on the list? We cover the entire county — call or text if your city isn't shown.
How it works
From Los Angeles County pickup to apostilled document in hand.
Call, text, or book online
Tell us the document type, destination country, and deadline. We confirm eligibility and quote the exact turnaround before any work starts.
Mobile pickup in Los Angeles County
We come to your Los Angeles County home, office, hospital, or facility. If notarization is also needed, we handle that on-site during the same visit. No trip to our office required.
California SoS Apostille
We hand-carry to the California SoS Los Angeles counter for same-day service, or route to Sacramento by mail if that suits your timeline better. You get status updates until the Apostille is issued.
Return delivery worldwide
Tracked return delivery to any Los Angeles County address, anywhere in the U.S., or internationally by tracked courier. Non-Hague country? We coordinate consular legalization as the next step.
Los Angeles County Apostille FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Do I have to drive to Sacramento to get an Apostille from Los Angeles County?
No. The California Secretary of State has two Apostille walk-in counters — Sacramento and Los Angeles (300 South Spring Street). Every county in Southern California, including Los Angeles County, uses the LA counter for same-day service. We coordinate LA counter service for Los Angeles County clients so you don't need to drive it yourself.
How much does a California Apostille cost?
The California Secretary of State charges $20 per document. That $20 fee is included in our published California apostille prices. In-person filing may add $6 for each different public official's signature authenticated. Pickup, notarization, courier, and rush requirements may affect the final quote.
How long does a California Apostille take?
Walk-in at the California SoS Los Angeles office is same-day for qualifying documents received before 4:30 PM — typically processed within 30 minutes at the counter. Mail-in through the Sacramento office is currently running about 5 weeks. We recommend LA walk-in for anyone with a real deadline.
What documents from Los Angeles County can be apostilled?
Any California-issued document with the proper California official’s signature can be apostilled through the California Secretary of State. Common examples include:
- California birth, marriage, death, and divorce certificates issued by California county recorders or CDPH Vital Records
- Documents notarized by a California Notary Public
- California court documents certified by the clerk
- California corporate documents from the California Secretary of State Business Programs Division
- California school transcripts and diplomas
Federal documents, including FBI reports, USCIS certificates, and NARA records, follow a separate process through the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC.
Can you pick up my documents from my home or office in Los Angeles County?
Yes. We provide mobile pickup throughout Los Angeles County. We can notarize documents on-site, collect existing notarized documents or certified records, and manage the Apostille through final delivery.
Do I need consular legalization in addition to the California Apostille?
Only when the destination is not a Hague Apostille Convention member. Hague countries accept the Apostille by itself. Non-Hague countries may also require consular legalization at the destination country’s consulate. We coordinate that additional step when required.
Can I combine my Apostille order with Notary or translation services from Los Angeles County?
Yes. We can combine mobile Notary, certified translation, and Apostille service in one order. Standard translation turnaround is 24 hours for up to 10 pages and up to 72 hours for larger jobs. One team manages the handoffs between services.
Other counties we serve