For the third year in a row, Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen is partnering with the California Secretary of State to bring Apostille services closer to residents in Orange County and surrounding counties. The one-day Apostille Pop-Up Shop will take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the County Administration South Building, 601 N. Ross St., Santa Ana, CA 92701. No appointments are required. Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
This year, the Apostille Pop-Up Shop will also offer Registered Domestic Partnership services through the California Secretary of State, giving eligible couples another convenient service option.
“Over the past two years, our Apostille Pop-Up Shops have helped thousands of residents save time and money by bringing this valuable service closer to home,” said Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen. “We are pleased to once again partner with the California Secretary of State to offer Apostille services on-site in response to continued high demand.”
An Apostille is a certificate that authenticates the signature of a California public official on a document intended for use outside of the United States. Common documents requiring an Apostille include birth, marriage, single status certificates, educational records, and other official or notarized documents. Normally, individuals seeking in-person Apostille services must travel to the California Secretary of State’s offices in Los Angeles or Sacramento, or mail their request to Sacramento for processing.
To ensure a smooth experience, please bring the following:
A document signed by a California public official or an original notarized and/or certified document. Photocopy is not acceptable.
A completed Apostille Pop-Up Shop Request Cover Sheet found at:
https://notary.cdn.sos.ca.gov/forms/apostille-request-apus.pdf
California Secretary of State processing fee is $20 for each apostille document, along with a $6 special handling fee for every public official’s authentication signature. Payments for apostille services can be made using Visa, Mastercard, checks, or money orders. No cash accepted.
- Notary public services will be available on-site from the OC Clerk of the Board office for $15 per signature, payable by cash or personal check only. Make check payable to the County of Orange.
For more information about obtaining an Apostille or domestic partnership registration, visit the
California Secretary of State’s website.
For any questions, please call the department’s information line at (714) 834-2500 during normal business hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays.
Visit OCRecorder.com for details. For media inquiries, please contact Billy Le at 714-834-2248.