Santa Cruz County Clerk

Apostilles

THE APOSTILLE PROCESS

General Information

 Before sending any documents to the Secretary of State to be Apostilled, please contact the designated authority to ensure that the information is current and to inquire about the specifics of your situation. When you send your documents to be Apostilled, you must attach a cover letter stating the name and complete address of the country where your documentation information will be sent. To help ensure delivery of the documents, and to aid in processing time, it is highly recommended that you include your daytime phone number and provide a pre-addressed, stamped envelope with your request.

State: CALIFORNIA
Authority: Secretary of State www.ss.ca.gov
Contact: Notary Division

By Mail or In Person

Address:
Office of the Secretary of State
1500 11th St., 2nd Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814

P.O. Box 942877
Sacramento, CA 94277-0001
Phone:
(916) 653-3595 Notary Division
(916) 657-5448 Secretary of State

Fee:
$20.00 per document to be apostilled.
Make check payable to: Secretary of State

In Person ONLY :

Address:

455 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite 14,500
Civic Center Complex
San Francisco, CA 94102

Phone:
(415) 557-8000

Office hours:
8:00 – 4:30 Monday – Friday

Requirements:

For Birth Certificates and Death Certificates

Must have signature of Health Officer verified by the County Clerk. The fee for signature verification is $10, per document.

Make checks payable to: County Clerk.

For Marriage Licenses

Santa Cruz County Registrar is Gail L. Pellerin. The Secretary of State verifies her signature.

 

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