Sacramento, CA
Power of Attorney Apostille in Sacramento, CA
How Sacramento residents get their Power of Attorney authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your Power of Attorney was notarized in California, it’s apostilled by the California Secretary of State in Sacramento, not in Washington.
- County
- Sacramento County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- State apostille office
- California Secretary of State, Sacramento
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (headquarters)
Notarized in California: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in California, the apostille is issued by the California Secretary of State in Sacramento.
- Hague Convention destination: the California apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the California-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the California Secretary of State directly. Once your document has its California authentication, we handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for non-Hague destinations ($399).
Get the notarial wording right before signing — requirements vary by destination, and a mistake means redoing the whole chain.
Sacramento: the local details
Sacramento is in Sacramento County, within the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. California state documents are apostilled by the California Secretary of State in Sacramento.
About the Power of Attorney
How to apostille a power of attorney for use abroad — properly notarized and certified for federal authentication.
Getting it done from Sacramento
We don’t have an office in Sacramento — and you don’t need one. Sacramento clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is Washington, D.C. (headquarters).
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | State apostille | Varies by state |
| Non-Hague country | State authentication, then federal + embassy | 15–17 business days after the state step |
Power of Attorney in Sacramento — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Sacramento for a Power of Attorney?
A document notarized in California is apostilled by the California Secretary of State in Sacramento.
Do I need to visit an office in Sacramento?
No. Sacramento clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Sacramento?
It depends on the state step first; for non-Hague destinations our federal and embassy steps take 15–17 business days after that.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on where the document was notarized and the destination; we confirm it before any payment.
Which federal court covers Sacramento?
Sacramento is in Sacramento County, within the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California.
Related: All documents in Sacramento · Power of Attorney in California · Power of Attorney — full guide
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