This Apostille Verification allows you to verify online whether an Authentication Certificate (Apostille) was issued by the California Secretary of State’s office.
If you are unable to locate a record or you wish to verify an Authentication Certificate (Apostille) issued prior to January 1, 2017, please contact the Notary Public Section.
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