SANTA ANA, Calif. - Hundreds of Orange County residents flocked to the County Administration South building today for a one-day Apostille Pop-Up Shop hosted by Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen in partnership with the California Secretary of State. By 4:00 p.m., the combined team had assisted over 706 customers and processed 1,704 apostilles, shattering the county’s single-day record and underscoring the demand for convenient, local document authentication.
“Thank you to the California Secretary of State, Dr. Shirley N. Weber, for visiting and witnessing our event. We are very happy for the support of the Secretary of State for nearly doubling her staff to help the public save time and money by processing their apostille in OC without having to travel to Los Angeles or mailing their application to Sacramento,” said Hugh Nguyen.
Secretary Weber toured the operation, applauding the collaboration that spared customers the long drive to Los Angeles or the wait of mailing paperwork to Sacramento.
What is an Apostille?
An Apostille is a certificate that authenticates California public officials’ signatures on documents intended for use outside of the United States.
Examples of documents include birth certificates, marriage certificates, single status certificates, educational records, and more.
Typically, individuals seeking in-person Apostille services must travel to the California Secretary of State’s offices in Los Angeles or Sacramento, or they may mail their request to the Sacramento office.
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