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This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Since we are located in Sacramento, we submit your document to the California Secretary of State the same day we receive it. The Secretary of State will take an average of 3-5 business days to apostille or authenticate most documents for international use in ance with the Hague Convention.
An apostille is issued by your Secretary of State's office or Notary commissioning agency. The single apostille is the only certification needed. Once prepared and verified, the apostille is attached to and sent along with the notarized documents. Notaries cannot issue apostilles themselves.
The DFA Office of Consular Affairs said this new Online-appointmentOnly System “will eliminate walk- ins to improve efficiency and ensure a schedule-based delivery of services for a more convenient client experience.”
Ordering is simple! 1 - Order Online. Select your apostille service from the list below and order online. 2 - Post your documents. Post your documents to us with the order number. 3 - Apostille is issued. Legalising the document with the apostille in approximately 1-2 working days. 4 - Receive your legalised documents.
IS APPOINTMENT REQUIRED TO CLAIM AN APOSTILLE? Appointment is not required for claiming apostilles that are filed in DFA Aseana. For documents forwarded by CHED with Authentication Stub, appointment is required to process for authentication.
To be eligible for an apostille, the document must first be certified by an appropriate authority, such as a notary public, county clerk, or state official within California. Once approved, the document can receive an apostille from the California Secretary of State.
Clearly state the purpose of your request for an apostille, and provide information about the document(s) that you are submitting. Include the type of document, such as a birth certificate or marriage certificate, and the issuing authority or country.
How to Request an Apostille in Person in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles office located in the Ronald Reagan building is open for in-person, same day service.
The apostille website from the US gov says that it will take 12 weeks. Comments on an earlier post suggest that this will be fairly accurate. That puts me at early September to have the apostille completed.