Fresno, CA
U.S. Passport Copy Apostille in Fresno, CA
How Fresno residents get their U.S. Passport Copy authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
If your U.S. Passport Copy was notarized in California, it’s apostilled by the California Secretary of State in Sacramento, not in Washington.
Key takeaways
- A U.S. Passport Copy is apostilled by the state where it was notarized — we don’t provide state-level apostilles.
- For a non-Hague country we handle U.S. Department of State authentication plus embassy legalization after the state step: $399.
- County
- Fresno County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
- State apostille office
- California Secretary of State, Sacramento
- Our nearest office
- San Francisco
Notarized in California: the exact route
A notarized document like this is authenticated through the notary, not the federal government. If it was notarized in California, the apostille is issued by the California Secretary of State in Sacramento.
- Hague Convention destination: the California apostille is the final step.
- Non-Hague destination: the California-authenticated document then goes to the U.S. Department of State and on to the destination’s embassy.
We don’t submit to the California Secretary of State directly. Once your document has its California authentication, we handle the U.S. Department of State and embassy steps for non-Hague destinations ($399).
Get the notarial wording right before signing — requirements vary by destination, and a mistake means redoing the whole chain.
Fresno: the local details
Fresno is in Fresno County, within the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. California state documents are apostilled by the California Secretary of State in Sacramento.
About the U.S. Passport Copy
How to apostille a certified copy of a U.S. passport for foreign bank accounts, company formation and property purchases abroad.
Getting it done from Fresno
We don’t have an office in Fresno — and you don’t need one. Fresno clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is San Francisco, a processing office that handles orders by phone and online.
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | State apostille | Varies by state |
| Non-Hague country | State authentication, then federal + embassy | 15–17 business days after the state step |
Official sources: U.S. Department of State — U.S. Passports · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document · California Secretary of State — Apostilles & Authentications · HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (Hague countries) · U.S. Courts — Federal Court Websites.
California state documents (birth, marriage, state court, notarized) are apostilled by the California Secretary of State, Notary Public Section · 1500 11th Street, 3rd Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814 (also Los Angeles: 300 South Spring Street) · (916) 653-6814 · state fee $20. We don’t provide state-level apostilles. Official page (checked October 2026).
U.S. Passport Copy in Fresno — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Fresno for a U.S. Passport Copy?
A document notarized in California is apostilled by the California Secretary of State in Sacramento.
Do I need to visit an office in Fresno?
No. Fresno clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Fresno?
It depends on the state step first; for non-Hague destinations our federal and embassy steps take 15–17 business days after that.
How much does it cost?
Pricing depends on where the document was notarized and the destination; we confirm it before any payment.
Which federal court covers Fresno?
Fresno is in Fresno County, within the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California.
Related: All documents in Fresno · U.S. Passport Copy in California · U.S. Passport Copy — full guide
Ready to start?
Order online in minutes, or call and we will walk you through it. Federal documents from anywhere in the U.S. — one flat price, all government fees included.