California
CDC Documents Apostille in California
How California residents get their CDC Documents authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the California Secretary of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
Most cdc documents holders in California actually have a state-issued record, which goes to the California Secretary of State. Only genuinely federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
- Authenticated by
- Depends on the issuer
- California apostille office
- California Secretary of State, Sacramento
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
- $299 per document, government fees included
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.
About the CDC Documents
How to apostille CDC documents — vaccination records and health certificates — for residency and employment abroad.
What the California Secretary of State can do
The California Secretary of State in Sacramento issues apostilles for documents signed by California officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from California registrars, California state-court records, and documents notarized by California notaries. It has no authority over federal documents such as FBI reports, USCIS certificates or IRS letters.
State offices set their own procedures and fees, so confirm current requirements with the office before submitting a state document.
Getting it done from California
We serve California by mail from our Washington, D.C. headquarters, close to the Office of Authentications. There’s no need to visit an office in person.
| 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 |
Serving Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento and everywhere else in California.
CDC Documents in California — FAQ
Can the California Secretary of State apostille my CDC Documents?
Only if it's a California-issued record. County and state-issued versions go to the California Secretary of State; genuinely federal ones go to the U.S. Department of State.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from California?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most California clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from California?
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.
Related: CDC Documents — full guide · All documents in California · Federal vs. state apostille
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