Los Angeles, CA
Federal Marriage Record Apostille in Los Angeles, CA
How Los Angeles residents get their Federal Marriage Record authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
Most federal marriage record holders in Los Angeles actually have a California state record, which goes to the California Secretary of State. Only genuinely federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
- State apostille office
- California Secretary of State, Sacramento
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (headquarters)
Married in California? It’s probably a state record
Marriage certificates issued by a California county clerk or the state vital records office are state documents, apostilled by the California Secretary of State in Sacramento — not by the U.S. Department of State. Only consular or federally issued marriage records take the federal route.
Send us a photo before ordering and we’ll tell you which route yours takes.
Los Angeles: the local details
Los Angeles is in Los Angeles County, within the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. California state documents are apostilled by the California Secretary of State in Sacramento.
About the Federal Marriage Record
How to apostille a federally issued or consular marriage record for spousal visas and foreign registration.
Getting it done from Los Angeles
We don’t have an office in Los Angeles — and you don’t need one. Los Angeles clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is Washington, D.C. (headquarters).
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days |
| Non-Hague country | Authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days |
Federal Marriage Record in Los Angeles — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Los Angeles for a Federal Marriage Record?
State-issued versions go to the California Secretary of State in Sacramento; federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
Do I need to visit an office in Los Angeles?
No. Los Angeles clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Los Angeles?
About 10–12 business days for Hague Convention countries and 15–17 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, plus shipping.
How much does it cost?
$299 per document for Hague countries, with government fees and U.S. shipping included; non-Hague destinations are $399 including embassy legalization.
Which federal court covers Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is in Los Angeles County, within the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
Related: All documents in Los Angeles · Federal Marriage Record in California · Federal Marriage Record — full guide
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