Apostille Pop-Up Shops, San Francisco to Martinez
Summary
The California Secretary of State announces upcoming Apostille Pop-Up Shop events at five California locations through June 2026. These pop-up services provide in-person apostille authentication for documents intended for international use. This announcement does not create new compliance obligations, penalties, or deadlines.
What changed
The California Secretary of State announces new Apostille Pop-Up Shop events at five California locations: San Francisco (April 24, 2026), Santa Ana (May 6, 2026), San Jose (May 12, 2026), San Diego (June 17, 2026), and Martinez (June 25, 2026). These pop-up services provide in-person apostille authentication for California public officials' signatures on documents to be used outside the United States.
Affected parties seeking apostilles for international documents may now access services at these additional locations as an alternative to traditional mail or Sacramento and Los Angeles office visits. This is an informational service announcement; no new compliance obligations, deadlines, or penalties are established.
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Upcoming Pop-Up Shops
Throughout the year, the Secretary of State team will partner with local county offices to bring in-person Apostille services to a location near you.
New! In-person Domestic Partnership registration services are now provided at all Pop-Up Shops.
See below for upcoming events and be sure to check our Pop-Up Shop page regularly as more dates will be added.
Upcoming Events:
- San Francisco – Friday, April 24, 2026
- Santa Ana – Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- San Jose – Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- San Diego – Wednesday, June 17, 2026
- Martinez – Thursday, June 25, 2026 View location information and learn more about what to bring to the event.
The California Secretary of State provides an Apostille to authenticate California public officials' signatures on documents to be used outside the United States of America.
In addition to our Apostille Pop-Up Shops, there are multiple routine ways to obtain an Apostille in California:
- By Mail - An Apostille can be requested by mail through our Sacramento office.
How to Request an Apostille by Mail
In Person - An Apostille can be requested in person at our Sacramento and Los Angeles offices.
How to Request an Apostille in Person in Sacramento
How to Request an Apostille in Person in Los Angeles
For more information, visit our Apostille Frequently Asked Questions webpage.
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