{"id":2656,"date":"2026-03-06T08:13:49","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T08:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apostillesanfrancisco.com\/?page_id=2656"},"modified":"2026-07-29T01:20:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T01:20:49","slug":"sacramento-secretary-of-state-apostille","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/apostillesanfrancisco.com\/es\/sacramento-secretary-of-state-apostille\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sacramento Advantage: Direct Secretary of State Filing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"asf-v3\">\n  <section class=\"asf-card asf-direct\">\n    <span class=\"asf-direct-tag\">Direct Answer<\/span>\n    <p id=\"direct-answer\">\n      Every <strong>California apostille<\/strong> is issued by the\n      <strong>California Secretary of State, Notary Public Section<\/strong>.\n      Walk-ins go to the Sacramento public counter at <strong>1500 11th Street, 3rd Floor<\/strong>, or the Los Angeles office at 300 South Spring Street.\n      Mail to <strong>P.O. Box 942877, Sacramento, CA 94277-0001<\/strong>.\n      Fee: <span class=\"asf-money\">$20<\/span> per apostille plus <span class=\"asf-money\">$6<\/span> per additional public-official signature.\n    <\/p>\n    <div class=\"asf-cta-band\">\n      <a class=\"asf-btn asf-btn-primary\" href=\"\/apostille-document-check\/\">Run the $45 Document Check<\/a>\n      <a class=\"asf-btn asf-btn-ghost\" href=\"tel:+14154390289\">Talk to a Specialist<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"asf-v3\">\n  <section class=\"asf-card\">\n    <span class=\"asf-eyebrow\" style=\"color:var(--gold-light)\">Counter-Filing Readiness Gate<\/span>\n    <h2 style=\"margin-top:.2em\">Three checks before you file in Sacramento<\/h2>\n    <p>Most counter rejections come down to one of three pre-filing misses. If any of these is unclear, run the\n      <a href=\"\/apostille-document-check\/\">$45 Document Check<\/a> first \u2014 one business day to confirm eligibility, and the $45 is credited to your apostille service when you proceed.<\/p>\n    <ul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:1em 0;display:grid;gap:10px\">\n      <li>\u2713 The document is <strong>California-issued or California-notarized<\/strong>. The California Secretary of State only authenticates California-source documents \u2014 federal records route through the <a href=\"\/fbi-background-check-apostille-california\/\">federal authentication routing<\/a> at the U.S. Department of State.<\/li>\n      <li>\u2713 The destination is a <strong>Hague Apostille Convention party<\/strong>. If not, the document needs <a href=\"\/embassy-consulate-legalization\/\">embassy or consulate legalization<\/a> instead.<\/li>\n      <li>\u2713 The underlying record is in the <strong>correct form<\/strong> \u2014 a CDPH or county certified copy for vital records; a current-commission notary acknowledgement for notarized documents.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n    <div class=\"asf-cta-band\">\n      <a class=\"asf-btn asf-btn-primary\" href=\"\/apostille-document-check\/\">Pre-Check the Document<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"asf-v3\">\n  <h2>What the California Secretary of State Apostille Office Does<\/h2>\n  <p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/notary\/request-apostille\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">California Secretary of State Notary Public Section<\/a> authenticates the signature and seal of a California public official \u2014 a notary public, county clerk, or state registrar \u2014 by attaching an apostille. The apostille is the international authentication certificate established by the <strong>Hague Apostille Convention of 1961<\/strong>.<\/p>\n  <p>The office does <em>not<\/em> verify the content of the underlying document. It verifies that the signature, seal, or stamp on the document belongs to a person currently authorized to sign it in California. Once the apostille is attached, the document is accepted by any of the 120+ countries that are party to the Convention.<\/p>\n  <p>Documents the office can authenticate include: 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&#8217;s certification; and California-issued business records such as articles of incorporation and certificates of good standing. See <a href=\"\/which-documents-can-be-apostilled\/\">eligible California documents<\/a> for the full list.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>Three Routine Filing Routes<\/h2>\n\n  <section class=\"asf-card\">\n    <h3>1. Sacramento Public Counter (3rd Floor) \u2014 Walk-In<\/h3>\n    <p style=\"margin:.3em 0;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.05rem\">California Secretary of State<br>Notary Public Section<br>1500 11th Street, 3rd Floor<br>Sacramento, CA 95814<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Service:<\/strong> walk-in, same-day when the document is eligible and counter capacity allows. No appointments. Take a numbered ticket on arrival.<br>\n    <strong>Payment accepted:<\/strong> Visa, Mastercard, check, money order, cash.<br>\n    <strong>Phone (general SOS Notary Section):<\/strong> (916) 653-6814.<\/p>\n\n    <h3 style=\"margin-top:1.4em\">2. Los Angeles Regional Office \u2014 Walk-In<\/h3>\n    <p style=\"margin:.3em 0;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.05rem\">California Secretary of State<br>Notary Public Section<br>300 South Spring Street, Room 12513<br>Los Angeles, CA 90013<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Service:<\/strong> walk-in, same-day when the document is eligible and counter capacity allows. No appointments.<br>\n    <strong>Payment accepted:<\/strong> Visa, Mastercard, check, money order. <strong>Cash is not accepted at the Los Angeles office.<\/strong><br>\n    <strong>Verify current room:<\/strong> as of 2026 the LA office has temporarily relocated within the building due to an elevator outage. Confirm the current room on sos.ca.gov before traveling. See <a href=\"\/los-angeles-apostille-office\/\">Los Angeles regional office<\/a> for the live address.<\/p>\n\n    <h3 style=\"margin-top:1.4em\">3. Mail Filing \u2014 Sacramento (Carrier-Specific)<\/h3>\n    <p style=\"margin:.3em 0;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.05rem\"><strong>USPS only:<\/strong><br>California Secretary of State<br>Notary Public Section<br>P.O. Box 942877<br>Sacramento, CA 94277-0001<\/p>\n    <p style=\"margin:.3em 0;font-family:var(--font-display);font-size:1.05rem\"><strong>FedEx, UPS, DHL, and other private carriers:<\/strong><br>California Secretary of State<br>Notary Public Section<br>1500 11th Street, 2nd Floor<br>Sacramento, CA 95814<\/p>\n    <p class=\"asf-small\" style=\"margin-top:1.2em\">Private carriers cannot deliver to a P.O. Box. USPS does not deliver to the 11th Street loading dock. Using the wrong address returns the package to the sender unprocessed. Mail filings require the document, a destination-country cover sheet, a check or money order payable to &#8220;Secretary of State&#8221;, and a self-addressed return envelope. Full requirements on the <a href=\"\/california-apostille-by-mail\/\">mail filing route<\/a> page.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n\n  <h2>Pop-Up Shop Events<\/h2>\n  <p>The California Secretary of State also runs a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/business-programs\/popup-shops\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary of State Pop-Up Shop schedule<\/a> in partnership with county offices \u2014 in-person apostille service brought to locations across California throughout the year. Upcoming dates and past locations are posted on the SOS site.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>California Apostille Fees<\/h2>\n  <p>Statutory fees set by California law:<\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li><span class=\"asf-money\">$20.00<\/span> per apostille (per document).<\/li>\n    <li><span class=\"asf-money\">$6.00<\/span> Special Handling fee for each additional public-officer signature authenticated on the same submission.<\/li>\n    <li>No surcharge for walk-in versus mail \u2014 the $20 per-apostille fee is identical across routes.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p>Apostille San Francisco&#8217;s service fee is separate from these statutory fees and covers document review, courier to the Sacramento or Los Angeles counter, return delivery, and routing accuracy. See <a href=\"\/california-apostille-pricing\/\">service + state fee breakdown<\/a> for the full picture.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>Hours and Current Processing Times<\/h2>\n  <p>Public counter hours and current mail processing windows are dynamic. Both are posted by the California Secretary of State on its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sos.ca.gov\/notary\/processing-times\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary of State posted processing time<\/a> page and can change with seasonal volume. Sacramento and Los Angeles counters typically allow for same-day filing when the visitor is in line during posted hours and the document meets eligibility requirements. Same-day outcomes are not guaranteed by the Secretary of State.<\/p>\n  <p>For an in-person\/by-mail comparison and historical context on backlog, see <a href=\"\/california-apostille-processing-time\/\">current processing timelines<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>What the Office Does Not Do<\/h2>\n  <ul>\n    <li><strong>Federal documents.<\/strong> FBI background checks, USCIS records, IRS documents, and any document signed by a federal official go through the <a href=\"\/fbi-background-check-apostille-california\/\">federal authentication routing<\/a> at the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Out-of-state documents.<\/strong> A birth certificate from Texas must be apostilled by Texas, not California. The Sacramento office only authenticates California-source documents.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Embassy or consulate legalization.<\/strong> If the destination country is not a Hague party, the document needs <a href=\"\/embassy-consulate-legalization\/\">embassy or consulate legalization<\/a> rather than an apostille.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Document substance review.<\/strong> The office does not verify whether content is correct, current, or sufficient for the receiving country. Substance review is the document holder&#8217;s responsibility.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Translation certification.<\/strong> The office authenticates the signature of a California public official; it does not certify translations. A translation is completed by a translator, notarized, and then the apostille is attached to the notarized translation.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <h2>How Apostille San Francisco Routes Documents to Sacramento<\/h2>\n  <ol>\n    <li><strong>Document arrives at our San Francisco hub<\/strong> at 416 Bryant Street by mail, drop-off, or Bay Area mobile notary.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Pre-filing review.<\/strong> We verify the document is California-issued or California-notarized, the destination country is a Hague party, the notary commission is current, and the underlying certification is in order. Roughly one in five documents we receive needs correction before filing \u2014 this step is where the $20 state fee is protected from a counter rejection.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Courier to Sacramento or Los Angeles.<\/strong> We carry the document to the California Secretary of State counter and pay the $20 statutory filing fee (plus $6 per additional signature) on the client&#8217;s behalf.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Apostille attached.<\/strong> The Secretary of State attaches the apostille certificate to the document.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Return delivery<\/strong> to the client by tracked courier or carrier of choice (FedEx, USPS Priority, international DHL).<\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n\n  <h2>The Seven Most Common Counter Rejections (and the Fix)<\/h2>\n  <ol>\n    <li><strong>Informational copy of a vital record.<\/strong> The office cannot apostille an informational birth or marriage record \u2014 only CDPH-issued or county-recorder-issued certified copies are eligible. <em>Fix:<\/em> order a certified copy before traveling to the counter.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Notary acknowledgement with an expired commission.<\/strong> The notary&#8217;s commission must be current as of the date of notarization. <em>Fix:<\/em> verify the notary&#8217;s commission on the SOS notary lookup before submission.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Federal document filed in California.<\/strong> FBI background checks, USCIS documents, and IRS records require the U.S. Department of State, not California. <em>Fix:<\/em> route federal records through <a href=\"\/fbi-background-check-apostille-california\/\">federal authentication routing<\/a>.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Cash brought to the Los Angeles office.<\/strong> LA does not accept cash. <em>Fix:<\/em> bring Visa, Mastercard, check, or money order.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Missing destination-country cover sheet.<\/strong> A cover sheet identifying the destination country is required for both counter and mail filings. <em>Fix:<\/em> include a cover sheet per apostille requested.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Wrong $6 calculation.<\/strong> The $6 Special Handling fee applies <em>per additional public-officer signature<\/em> authenticated on the submission \u2014 not per page and not per document. <em>Fix:<\/em> count signatures, not pages.<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Assuming the apostille works for any country.<\/strong> Apostilles are only valid in Hague Convention countries. China (mainland, post-November 2023 accession), India, Brazil, Mexico, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, the U.K., and most of Europe are Hague parties. The UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and several others require <a href=\"\/embassy-consulate-legalization\/\">embassy or consulate legalization<\/a> instead.<\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n\n  <h2>Walk-In vs. Mail vs. Courier \u2014 Which Is Right?<\/h2>\n  <p><strong>Walk-in (counter) filing<\/strong> at Sacramento or Los Angeles: document brought to the counter during posted hours, $20 fee paid (plus $6 per additional signature), apostille typically issued the same business day when capacity allows. Best for urgent timelines, single documents, and sensitive originals where chain of custody matters.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Mail filing<\/strong> to Sacramento: see the <a href=\"\/california-apostille-by-mail\/\">mail filing route<\/a> for the full package list. Best for non-urgent timelines, multiple documents, requesters who cannot travel.<\/p>\n  <p><strong>Courier service via Apostille San Francisco:<\/strong> Sacramento is roughly 90 miles from San Francisco \u2014 a round trip takes most of a business day. Our courier routes documents on a regular Sacramento schedule and can run <a href=\"\/same-day-apostille-california\/\">same-day in-person filing<\/a> on a client&#8217;s behalf when timing requires it, without the client making the trip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"asf-v3\">\n  <h2>California Secretary of State Apostille FAQ<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"asf-faq-a\">Two California Secretary of State locations: the Sacramento public counter at 1500 11th Street, 3rd Floor, and the Los Angeles regional office at 300 South Spring Street. Both accept walk-in same-day filings during posted hours when document eligibility and counter capacity allow. The Secretary of State also runs Pop-Up Shop events around the state throughout the year. Same-day outcomes are not guaranteed by the Secretary of State.<\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"asf-faq-a\">$20.00 per apostille (per document), plus a $6.00 Special Handling fee for each additional public-officer signature authenticated on the same submission. Fees are statutory and the same whether filed in person or by mail. Apostille San Francisco service fees are separate from the statutory filing fee.<\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"asf-faq-a\">No. Apostilles for California-source documents are issued only by the California Secretary of State. County clerks and city offices cannot issue apostilles. The two California Secretary of State counters that issue apostilles in person are Sacramento and Los Angeles.<\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"asf-faq-a\">For USPS: California Secretary of State, Notary Public Section, P.O. Box 942877, Sacramento, CA 94277-0001. For FedEx, UPS, or DHL: California Secretary of State, Notary Public Section, 1500 11th Street, 2nd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. The two intakes are not interchangeable; using the wrong one returns the package to sender.<\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"asf-faq-a\">No. FBI Identity History Summary documents are federal records authenticated by the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C., not by the California Secretary of State. A federal document sent to California is returned. Apostille San Francisco prepares federal routing on a client&#8217;s behalf.<\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"asf-faq-a\">Mail processing time is set by the Secretary of State and varies with current backlog. The Secretary of State publishes the posted processing time at sos.ca.gov\/notary\/processing-times \u2014 that page is the only authoritative source. Walk-in filings at Sacramento or Los Angeles are typically same-day when document eligibility and counter capacity allow. Outcomes are not guaranteed by Apostille San Francisco.<\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"asf-faq-a\">Sacramento accepts Visa, Mastercard, check, money order, and cash. The Los Angeles office accepts the same methods except cash, which is not accepted in Los Angeles. Mail filings accept check or money order only \u2014 payable to &#8220;Secretary of State&#8221;.<\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"asf-faq-a\">No. The Secretary of State authenticates the signature of a California public official; it does not certify translations. A translation is completed by a translator and then notarized; the apostille is then attached to the notarized translation, authenticating the notary&#8217;s signature.<\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"asf-faq-a\">Yes, if the destination is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. If the destination is not a Hague party, the document requires embassy or consulate legalization instead of an apostille. The Sacramento office authenticates the signature only \u2014 acceptance by the foreign authority is governed by that authority&#8217;s rules.<\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"asf-faq-a\">No. Both the Sacramento and Los Angeles California Secretary of State counters operate on a walk-in basis. No appointments are accepted. Visitors take a numbered ticket on arrival and wait for their number to be called. Counter hours are posted on sos.ca.gov.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"asf-v3\">\n  <h2>Related Filing Routes and Tools<\/h2>\n  <div class=\"asf-related\">\n    <a href=\"\/california-apostille-guide\/\">California Apostille Process Guide<small>Full pillar overview<\/small><\/a>\n    <a href=\"\/same-day-apostille-california\/\">Same-Day In-Person<small>Sacramento or LA counter<\/small><\/a>\n    <a href=\"\/california-apostille-by-mail\/\">Mail Filing Route<small>USPS vs. private carrier addresses<\/small><\/a>\n    <a href=\"\/california-apostille-processing-time\/\">Current Processing Times<small>Live SOS posted timeline<\/small><\/a>\n    <a href=\"\/los-angeles-apostille-office\/\">Los Angeles Regional Office<small>300 South Spring Street<\/small><\/a>\n    <a href=\"\/apostille-document-check\/\">Document Check<small>$45 \u2014 credited to your apostille service<\/small><\/a>\n    <a href=\"\/california-apostille-pricing\/\">Service + State Fees<small>What it actually costs<\/small><\/a>\n    <a href=\"\/which-documents-can-be-apostilled\/\">Eligible Document Types<small>Vital, academic, business, notarized<\/small><\/a>\n    <a href=\"\/fbi-background-check-apostille-california\/\">Federal Authentication Routing<small>FBI \/ USCIS \/ IRS \u2014 not California<\/small><\/a>\n    <a href=\"\/embassy-consulate-legalization\/\">Embassy \/ Consulate Legalization<small>Non-Hague destinations<\/small><\/a>\n    <a href=\"\/contact-apostille-san-francisco\/\">Talk to a Specialist<small>Phone, email, form<\/small><\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"asf-v3\">\n  <section class=\"asf-final-cta\">\n    <span class=\"asf-eyebrow\" style=\"color:var(--gold-light)\">Skip the drive to Sacramento<\/span>\n    <h2>We file at the California Secretary of State on your behalf.<\/h2>\n    <p>One business day to verify eligibility, fee, and destination-country routing before the document leaves your hands. The $45 Document Check is credited 100% to your apostille service when you proceed; non-refundable if the document is declined. Counter timing follows the Secretary of State&#8217;s posted hours; same-day outcomes are not guaranteed.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"asf-cta-band\">\n      <a class=\"asf-btn asf-btn-primary\" href=\"\/apostille-document-check\/\">Start the $45 Document Check<\/a>\n      <a class=\"asf-btn asf-btn-ghost\" href=\"tel:+14154390289\">Call +1-415-439-0289<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"asf-reviewed\">Last reviewed: 2026-05-23.<\/p>\n  <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"asf-v3\">\n  <div class=\"asf-sticky-mobile\" style=\"position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:60;padding:10px 12px;background:rgba(10,10,10,.92);backdrop-filter:saturate(140%) blur(10px);border-top:1px solid rgba(200,164,77,.4);display:none;gap:8px\">\n    <a class=\"asf-btn asf-btn-primary\" style=\"flex:1;justify-content:center\" href=\"\/apostille-document-check\/\">Pre-Check Document<\/a>\n    <a class=\"asf-btn asf-btn-ghost\" style=\"flex:1;justify-content:center;color:#fff;border-color:#6E737B\" 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Both accept walk-in same-day filings during posted hours when document eligibility and counter capacity allow. The Secretary of State also runs Pop-Up Shop events around the state throughout the year. Same-day outcomes are not guaranteed by the Secretary of State.\" }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What is the California apostille fee?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"$20.00 per apostille (per document), plus a $6.00 Special Handling fee for each additional public-officer signature authenticated on the same submission. Fees are statutory and the same whether filed in person or by mail. Apostille San Francisco service fees are separate from the statutory filing fee.\" }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Can I get a California apostille at a county clerk or city hall?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. Apostilles for California-source documents are issued only by the California Secretary of State. County clerks and city offices cannot issue apostilles. The two California Secretary of State counters that issue apostilles in person are Sacramento and Los Angeles.\" }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What is the mail address for a California apostille?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"For USPS: California Secretary of State, Notary Public Section, P.O. Box 942877, Sacramento, CA 94277-0001. For FedEx, UPS, or DHL: California Secretary of State, Notary Public Section, 1500 11th Street, 2nd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814. The two intakes are not interchangeable; using the wrong one returns the package to sender.\" }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Can the Sacramento office issue an apostille for an FBI background check?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. FBI Identity History Summary documents are federal records authenticated by the U.S. Department of State Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C., not by the California Secretary of State. A federal document sent to California is returned. Apostille San Francisco prepares federal routing on a client's behalf.\" }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"How long does the California Secretary of State take to process a mail filing?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Mail processing time is set by the Secretary of State and varies with current backlog. The Secretary of State publishes the posted processing time at sos.ca.gov\/notary\/processing-times \u2014 that page is the only authoritative source. Walk-in filings at Sacramento or Los Angeles are typically same-day when document eligibility and counter capacity allow. Outcomes are not guaranteed by Apostille San Francisco.\" }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"What payment methods does the Sacramento office accept?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Sacramento accepts Visa, Mastercard, check, money order, and cash. The Los Angeles office accepts the same methods except cash, which is not accepted in Los Angeles. Mail filings accept check or money order only \u2014 payable to \\\"Secretary of State\\\".\" }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Does the California Secretary of State certify translations?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. The Secretary of State authenticates the signature of a California public official; it does not certify translations. A translation is completed by a translator and then notarized; the apostille is then attached to the notarized translation, authenticating the notary's signature.\" }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Will the receiving country accept my California apostille?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, if the destination is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. If the destination is not a Hague party, the document requires embassy or consulate legalization instead of an apostille. The Sacramento office authenticates the signature only \u2014 acceptance by the foreign authority is governed by that authority's rules.\" }\n        },\n        {\n          \"@type\": \"Question\",\n          \"name\": \"Do I need an appointment for the Sacramento or Los Angeles counter?\",\n          \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. Both the Sacramento and Los Angeles California Secretary of State counters operate on a walk-in basis. No appointments are accepted. Visitors take a numbered ticket on arrival and wait for their number to be called. 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