California apostille cost

Issuing office

California Secretary of State, Notary Public Section (Apostille)

Fee

$20.00 per Apostille. Source: California Secretary of State, Request an Apostille

Turnaround

The office does not publish a turnaround time.

How to get an apostille in California

1. Check the destination. An apostille works only for countries in the Hague Apostille Convention. Other countries need authentication and embassy legalization instead.
2. Get the document ready. Check what the office accepts before you send anything, including any certification it needs first.
3. Submit it. Send the document to the office with the $20.00 fee and any request form it asks for.

What the office says

• A $6.00 special handling fee applies for each different public official's signature to be authenticated (in-person requests).
• Mail requests cannot be expedited; same-day service is available in person.

Need it notarized first? See California notary fees.