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Apostille Office
The California Secretary of State Los Angeles regional office issues apostilles in person at 300 South Spring Street, Room 12513, Los Angeles, CA 90013. Walk-in only — no appointments. Fee: $20 per apostille plus a $6 special handling fee for each different public official’s signature. Cash is not accepted at the Los Angeles office — Visa, Mastercard, check, or money order only.
Four checks before you walk into 300 South Spring Street
About the California Secretary of State Los Angeles Office
The California Secretary of State Notary Public Section operates a regional public counter in Los Angeles that issues apostilles in person for California-source documents. It is one of two California counters that issue apostilles — the other is the Sacramento Secretary of State office on 11th Street.
Address
California Secretary of State
Notary Public Section
300 South Spring Street, Room 12513
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Service
Walk-in only. No appointments. Visitors take a numbered ticket on arrival and wait for their number to be called. Same-day issuance is typical when the document is eligible and counter capacity allows. Same-day outcomes are not guaranteed by the Secretary of State.
Payment Accepted
Visa, Mastercard, check, or money order made out to “Secretary of State”. Cash is not accepted at the Los Angeles office — this is the most common rejection reason at the LA counter and differs from the Sacramento counter, which does accept cash.
Phone
(213) 897-3062 — California Secretary of State Los Angeles regional office line.
Hours
Public counter hours are posted by the Secretary of State on sos.ca.gov and can change with seasonal volume. Confirm hours before traveling.
Current Room
The permanent location is Room 12513. As of 2026 the office is temporarily serving visitors on the 1st floor, Suite 1215, due to an elevator outage (per sos.ca.gov, October 2026). Confirm the current room on sos.ca.gov before arriving.
Fees at the Los Angeles Counter
Apostille San Francisco’s service fee is separate. See service + state fee breakdown for the full picture.
What the LA Office Issues
The Los Angeles counter authenticates the same scope of documents as the Sacramento counter: California birth, marriage, and death certificates issued by the California Department of Public Health or a county recorder; documents notarized by a California notary public; California court documents bearing a clerk’s certification; California-issued business records.
Federal documents are not authenticated in California — they go through the federal authentication routing.
Sacramento vs Los Angeles — Side-by-Side
How Apostille San Francisco Handles LA Filings
Common Mistakes at the LA Counter
Verify eligibility before you walk into 300 South Spring Street.
One business day to confirm document type, destination country, and payment method (remember: no cash at LA). The $45 Document Check puts $20 toward your apostille when you proceed; non-refundable if the document is declined. Same-day outcomes are not guaranteed.
Los Angeles Apostille Office FAQ
01Where is the California apostille office in Los Angeles?
02Does the LA apostille office accept cash?
03Do I need an appointment at the LA apostille office?
04How much does an apostille cost at the LA office?
05Can the LA office issue an apostille same-day?
06Can the LA office apostille federal documents like an FBI background check?
07Can I mail documents to the LA office?
08What is the phone number for the LA apostille office?
Last reviewed: 2026-05-24.
Related Routes and Tools
California Apostille Process Guide · Sacramento SOS Office · Same-Day In-Person · Mail Filing Route · Current Processing Times · Document Check · Service + State Fees · Federal Authentication · Non-Hague Legalization · Talk to a Specialist · Secretary of State: request an apostille