Most people searching for a Secretary of State office aren’t actually looking for the building, they’re trying to get a document apostilled themselves.

The Secretary of State is the official issuing authority for apostilles in California, but the process itself is rarely explained clearly. Many documents are delayed or rejected due to small technical issues, missing notarizations, or confusion about which office handles what. The entire state of California only has two offices that provide apostilles which makes the process even harder for individuals who are trying to do this without help of a certified apostille agent. There are only two offices in the entire state of California. Below are the two locations. Some individuals make the drive only to get their document rejected. The fact that there are only two offices also provides opportunity for those who offer apostille services.