San Francisco, CA
CDC Documents Apostille in San Francisco, CA
How San Francisco residents get their CDC Documents authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.
Quick answer
Most cdc documents holders in San Francisco actually have a California state record, which goes to the California Secretary of State. Only genuinely federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
Key takeaways
- Issued by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; apostilled only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
- Through us: $299 all-in for Hague countries (10–12 business days) or $399 with embassy legalization for non-Hague countries (15–17 business days).
- Do it yourself: Form DS-4194 and a $20 fee per document — processed within 5 weeks by mail, or 7 business days if you drop it off in Washington, D.C.
- County
- The City and County of San Francisco
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- State apostille office
- California Secretary of State, Sacramento
- Our nearest office
- San Francisco
California immunization records are state documents
Vaccination records from a clinic, pharmacy or California’s immunization registry are state-level documents, even when they mention the CDC. They route through the California Secretary of State, not the U.S. Department of State. Only genuinely CDC-issued documents take the federal route.
San Francisco: the local details
San Francisco is in the City and County of San Francisco, within the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. California state documents are apostilled by the California Secretary of State in Sacramento.
About the CDC Documents
How to apostille CDC documents — vaccination records and health certificates — for residency and employment abroad.
Getting it done from San Francisco
Our San Francisco office handles San Francisco orders by phone and online. It’s a processing office and isn’t open to the public, so documents come to us by mail.
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days |
| Non-Hague country | Authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days |
Official sources: CDC — Vaccination Records · 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).
How long does the CDC Documents apostille take from San Francisco?
The U.S. Department of State is the only office that issues a federal apostille. Mailed in yourself, it is processed within 5 weeks of receipt; dropped off in person in Washington, D.C., within 7 business days. Through us it takes 10–12 business days, or 15–17 business days for a non-Hague country that also needs embassy legalization.
| Route | How | Processing time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mail it yourself | Form DS-4194 + check to the Office of Authentications, Sterling, VA | Within 5 weeks of receipt | $20 per document + shipping |
| Drop it off yourself | 600 19th Street NW, Washington, D.C. — Mon–Thu, 7:30–9:00 AM, no appointment | Within 7 business days | $20 per document + travel |
| Emergency appointment | Only for a life-or-death family emergency with travel within 2 weeks | Same day | $20 per document |
| Through Federal Apostille USA | We review it, drop it off in D.C. and return it to you with tracking | 10–12 business days total | $299 all-in ($399 non-Hague) |
What does it cost in San Francisco?
The government fee is $20 per document, paid with Form DS-4194. Our all-in price is $299 per document, covering the government fee, review, D.C. drop-off and U.S. return shipping; non-Hague destinations are $399 with embassy legalization.
Government figures: U.S. Department of State — Request Authentication Services (checked October 2026).
CDC Documents in San Francisco — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in San Francisco for a CDC Documents?
State-issued versions go to the California Secretary of State in Sacramento; federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
Do I need to visit an office in San Francisco?
No. Our San Francisco office isn’t open to the public — San Francisco clients order online or by phone, send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from San Francisco?
About 10–12 business days for Hague Convention countries and 15–17 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, plus shipping.
How much does it cost?
$299 per document for Hague countries, with government fees and U.S. shipping included; non-Hague destinations are $399 including embassy legalization.
Which federal court covers San Francisco?
San Francisco is in the City and County of San Francisco, within the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Related: All documents in San Francisco · CDC Documents in California · CDC Documents — full guide
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