State of California

The Authentication Office of the California Department of the Secretary of State is responsible for providing authentication services on California documents that will be used in foreign countries.

Documents for countries that are party to the Hague Convention Number 12 receive apostilles. Documents for all other countries receive certifications. The California Authentication Office issues apostilles, authentications and certificates for a variety of  California > documents, including: birth certificates, marriage certificates, statements of marital status, articles of incorporation, corporate bylaws, certificates of merger, powers of attorney, patent applications, trademarks, diplomas, school transcripts, deeds, and assignments of interest.


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