Apostille Services in Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles is the largest city in California and the second-largest in the United States. Residents frequently need apostille services for immigration, entertainment industry contracts, international real estate transactions, and academic credentials from the city's many universities.

Where to Get Documents in Los Angeles

Los Angeles documents are issued through LA County agencies. Birth certificates come from the LA County Registrar-Recorder in Norwalk, while court documents are handled through the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles.

Apostille Processing for Los Angeles Residents

Los Angeles residents who need documents apostilled for international use should know that apostille processing is handled at the state level, not the city or county level. All Los Angeles documents must be submitted to the California Secretary of State for apostille certification. You do not need to be a current Los Angeles resident — the apostille is based on where the document was issued. We handle the complete process remotely, so Los Angeles residents never need to travel to the state capital.

Common Documents Apostilled from Los Angeles

The most frequently apostilled documents from Los Angeles include: Birth certificates from LA County Registrar-Recorder, Marriage certificates from LA County Clerk, USC and UCLA diploma apostille, Entertainment industry contracts (notarized), Immigration documents and affidavits, Business filings and corporate documents. Each of these documents has specific certification requirements that must be met before the California Secretary of State will accept them for apostille processing. Our free document review ensures your Los Angeles documents are properly prepared.