Requesting California apostille from overseas.
I receive frequent requests from clients that live abroad to legalize documents from California (birth certificates, death, marriage, divorce, power of attorney, transcripts). If they provide documents, it's possible to process them the same they we receive them. Sometimes they have older certificates, or signed by a health officer; so they have to request a new certified copy signed by a county clerk. In this case they have to write to the County Clerk-Recorder mailing a form, sign the sworn statement, have the certificate of acknowledgment notarized, a check and a self-address envelope for return by regular mail or a courier. Only qualified persons can apply: Who Can Purchase Birth Certificates Effective July 1, 2003, the California Health and Safety Code, Section 103526, permits only authorized individuals to receive certified copies of birth records. Those who are not authorized by law to receive a certified copy will receive a certified copy marked "INFORMATIONA...