Jordan Z. Marks

ASSESSOR | RECORDER | COUNTY CLERK

County of San Diego

California Secretary of State Apostille Pop-Up Shop

The California Secretary of State’s Apostille Pop-Up Shop will be at the Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk's Office at the San Diego County Administration Center. Anyone looking to have their records authenticated for international travel will have an opportunity to do so at this one-day event.

What are these services? 

Apostille services are used to authenticate California public officials’ signatures on documents that are to be used outside of the United States. 

  • People can have birth certificates, marriage certificates, educational documents for international use and other documents authenticated. 
  • People would normally have to travel to Sacramento or Los Angeles to have their documents authenticated by an Apostille.

When?

Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

  • 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Parking: There is free underground parking with an entrance on Ash Street or metered parking around the Waterfront Park. 

Where?

San Diego Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk's Office

What to Bring?

  1. A document signed by a California public official or an original notarized and/or certified document. A photocopy is not acceptable.
  2. A completed Apostille Pop-Up Shop Request Cover Sheet. 
  3. Payment (Visa, Mastercard, Check or Money Order. No Cash.)

Please check the California Secretary of State page regularly, as more information will be added.

Download the Apostille Cover Sheet

What to Know Before Visiting Us

  • This year, the line is going to be on the south entrance of the County Administration Center building. Be sure to plan accordingly. Click here for a map.
  • On-site notarial services are not guaranteed. To ensure faster processing, we recommend having your documents notarized before the event.
  • Due to the high demand for these events, wait times may reach up to 2-3 hours. For the best chance of receiving service, we recommend arriving as early as possible.