San Jose, CA
U.S. Passport Copy Apostille in San Jose, CA
How San Jose residents get their U.S. Passport Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your U.S. Passport Copy was notarized in California, it’s apostilled by the California Secretary of State in Sacramento, not in Washington.
- County
- Santa Clara County
- 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)
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.
San Jose: the local details
San Jose is in Santa Clara County, 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 U.S. Passport Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a U.S.
Getting it done from San Jose
We don’t have an office in San Jose — and you don’t need one. San Jose 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 |
U.S. Passport Copy in San Jose — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in San Jose for a U.S. Passport Copy?
A document notarized in California is apostilled by the California Secretary of State in Sacramento.
Do I need to visit an office in San Jose?
No. San Jose clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from San Jose?
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 San Jose?
San Jose is in Santa Clara County, within the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
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