Apostille for Ireland · California Documents
Apostille for Ireland from California
Ireland has been a Hague Convention member since 1999 — a California apostille is accepted for Foreign Births Register applications, marriage in Ireland, and immigration filings.
Documents we apostille for Ireland
Birth certificate
Long-form certified copy required for Foreign Births Register (FBR) applications — short-form is typically rejected.
Marriage certificate
Apostilled for marriage notification filings in Ireland and FBR spousal documentation.
FBI background check
Federal route via U.S. Dept of State — not California SOS. May be required for certain Irish immigration pathways.
Diploma & transcripts
For QQI recognition and academic credential filings at Irish institutions.
Power of attorney
Notarized in California, apostilled for property and legal matters before Irish authorities.
Divorce decree
Apostilled for marital status documentation in Irish civil registration.
How the Ireland apostille works
- Document check ($45, credited). We verify your document is California-issued, long-form (where required), and Ireland-ready before any Secretary of State fee is paid.
- Sacramento filing. Couriered to the California Secretary of State — mail-in or same-day in person depending on your timeline.
- Ireland routing. Ireland has been a Hague member since 1999. California apostilles are accepted by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs for FBR applications and civil registration.
- Returned tracked. Apostilled document returned by tracked carrier with status updates throughout.
Ireland apostille — FAQ
Yes. Ireland has been a Hague Convention member since 1999 and accepts apostilles from any other member, including the California Secretary of State.
The FBR is Ireland’s pathway for citizenship by descent. Eligibility typically requires an Irish-born grandparent (or a parent registered on the FBR). Apostilled California birth certificates are required for lineage documentation.
Typically: long-form California birth certificate of the applicant (apostilled), long-form California birth certificate of the parent (apostilled), and the Irish-born grandparent’s birth certificate from Ireland. Long-form copies including parents’ names are strongly preferred.
Not a standard FBR requirement. FBI checks are federal documents authenticated by the U.S. Department of State, not California SOS.
Status and requirements for Ireland verified against the HCCH Apostille Section status table (hcch.net) as of 2026-06-19. Not legal advice.