San Francisco, CA
CDC Documents Apostille in San Francisco, CA
How San Francisco residents get their CDC Documents authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
Most cdc documents holders in San Francisco 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
- The City and County of San Francisco
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- State apostille office
- California Secretary of State, Sacramento
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (headquarters)
California immunization records are state documents
Vaccination records from a clinic, pharmacy or California’s immunization registry are state-level documents, even when they mention the CDC. They route through the California Secretary of State, not the U.S. Department of State. Only genuinely CDC-issued documents take the federal route.
San Francisco: the local details
San Francisco is in the City and County of San Francisco, within the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. California state documents are apostilled by the California Secretary of State in Sacramento.
About the CDC Documents
How to apostille CDC documents — vaccination records and health certificates — for residency and employment abroad.
Getting it done from San Francisco
We don’t have an office in San Francisco — and you don’t need one. San Francisco 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 |
CDC Documents in San Francisco — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in San Francisco for a CDC Documents?
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 San Francisco?
No. San Francisco clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from San Francisco?
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 San Francisco?
San Francisco is in the City and County of San Francisco, within the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Related: All documents in San Francisco · CDC Documents in California · CDC Documents — full guide
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