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Apostille Guide
An apostille is a certificate issued by a competent authority that authenticates the signature and official capacity on a public document so it can be recognized in another country that participates in the Hague Apostille Convention.
An apostille does not certify the content of a document — it certifies the signature and seal that appear on it.
In California, the Secretary of State issues apostilles for eligible California public documents.
Written by Gale Ranch Apostille
Reviewed by the Gale Ranch Apostille team
This guide is provided by Gale Ranch Apostille, a California apostille and mobile notary service in San Ramon, CA. It reflects our practical experience processing documents through the California Secretary of State.
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Official apostille requirements are set by the California Secretary of State and the destination country. This guidance from Gale Ranch Apostille is provided for general information and does not replace official advice.
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