APOSTILLE OF THE HAGUE
(Agreement of The Hague, October 5th. 1961)
In 1961 many nations joined together to create a simplified method of "legalizing" documents for universal recognition. Member of the conference, known as The Hague Convention, adopted a document referred to as an Apostille that would be recognized by all member nations. With this Apostille, the document is officially recognized in the country of intended use.
Process to follow:
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Have the original of the official document legalized at a notary public of your choice.
Please note that the documents issued by the State authority (i.e. Certificate of Birth) do not need to be notarized before getting the Apostille of The Hague.
- Submit the original documents, once notarized, to the County Clerk's Recorded Office where the notary is registered to verify the validity of the notary seal and signature.
In Los Angeles:
County Clerk Recorded Office
12400 E. Imperial Hwy.
Norwalk, CA 90650
562-462 2177
800-201 8999
www.lavote.net
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Submit your notarized original document to the Secretary of State's Office (see the regional offices listed below) and request the Apostille.
| STATE |
IN PERSON |
BY MAIL |
| CALIFORNIA |
Secretary of State
300 S. Spring Street, Suite 12513
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Phone:213-897 3062 |
Secretary of State
1350 Front Street, Suite 2060
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone:619-525 4113 |
Secretary of State
Notary Public Division
1500 11th. Street, room 354
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone: 916-653 3365 |
| ARIZONA |
Secretary of State
1700 W. Washington Blvd. 7th Floor
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: 602-542 6187 |
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| COLORADO |
Secretary of State
1560 Broadway, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-894 2200 |
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| UTAH |
Lt. Governor's Office
203 State Capitol Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Phone: 801-538 1040 |
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