What if I need an Apostille Seal (special seal certifying a document is a true copy of the original?
The California Secretary of State provides authentication of public official signatures on documents to be used outside the United States of America. Once the signature on your document is confirmed, an Apostille is placed on the document verifying that the signature has been authenticated. The California Secretary of State only authenticates records for use outside of the United States that are signed by a County Clerk/Recorder. Records from the Pasadena Office of Vital Records CANNOT be authenticated. You must purchase the birth or death record from the county where the birth or death occurred. For more Apostille and/or authentication information, please visit the Office of State website at http://www.ss.ca.gov/business/notary/notary_authentication.htm.
