Apostille for Mexico · California Documents
Apostille for Mexico from California
Mexico has been a Hague Convention member since 1995 — a California apostille is accepted for residency permits, marriage at the Registro Civil, university enrollment, and legal proceedings.
Documents we apostille for Mexico
Birth certificate
Required for Mexican civil registration and residency filings with the Instituto Nacional de Migración (INM).
Marriage certificate
Apostilled for recognition at the Mexican Registro Civil and immigration spousal filings.
FBI background check
Federal route via U.S. Dept of State — not California SOS. Required for Mexican permanent residency (FM4).
Diploma & transcripts
For revalidación (credential recognition) by the Mexican Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP).
Power of attorney
Notarized in California, apostilled for real estate, probate, and legal representation before Mexican Notarios Públicos and courts.
Divorce decree
Apostilled for prior-marriage documentation in Mexican civil registration and residency applications.
How the Mexico apostille works
- Document check ($45, credited). We verify your document is California-issued, correctly certified, and Mexico-ready before any Secretary of State fee is paid.
- Sacramento filing. Couriered to the California Secretary of State — mail-in or same-day in person depending on your timeline.
- Mexico routing. Mexico has been a Hague member since 1995. California apostilles are accepted by the Registro Civil, INM, courts, and Notarios Públicos.
- Returned tracked. Apostilled document returned by tracked carrier with status updates throughout.
Mexico apostille — FAQ
Yes. Mexico has been a Hague Convention member since 1995 and accepts apostilles from any other member, including the California Secretary of State.
Yes — temporary and permanent residency applications with INM typically require apostilled California birth certificate and, if applicable, marriage certificate. FBI background check (federal apostille route) is also required for permanent residency.
A Mexican Notario Público is a licensed legal professional (similar to a civil law notary in other countries) with authority to authenticate legal documents, draft real estate contracts, and oversee probate proceedings. Apostilled California power-of-attorney documents are typically submitted to a Notario for real estate and inheritance matters.
No. FBI Identity History Summary documents are federal records authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington D.C. We prepare California documents and advise on the federal route for FBI.
Status and requirements for Mexico verified against the HCCH Apostille Section status table (hcch.net) as of 2026-06-19. Not legal advice.