Marriage Notary Sacramento
Prenups · Apostilles · Immigration Affidavits · Mobile Service Available
Can a Notary Perform a Marriage in California?
No. California notaries public are not authorized to perform marriage ceremonies. That requires a licensed officiant — a minister, judge, commissioner, or someone with a one-day confidential marriage license. However, a notary plays an important role in marriage-related documents both before and after the wedding.
Prenuptial Agreements
A prenuptial agreement in California must be notarized by both parties’ signatures to be enforceable. We provide mobile notary service for prenup signings at your attorney’s office or home.
Postnuptial Agreements
Like prenups, postnuptial agreements require notarization to be valid in California. We notarize both parties’ signatures at your location.
Name-Change Affidavits
Affidavits supporting a legal name change after marriage must be notarized for submission to the SSA, DMV, or court. We come to you for quick notarization.
Immigration Affidavits
I-864 Affidavit of Support and other USCIS marriage-based immigration forms may require notarization. We notarize immigration documents at your home or office.
Spousal Consent Forms
Retirement account changes, refinancing with a spouse on title, and certain financial transactions require notarized spousal consent. We handle these quickly.
Marriage Certificate Apostille
Getting married abroad, registering your marriage in another country, or sponsoring a spouse for immigration may require an apostilled marriage certificate from the CA Secretary of State.
Marriage Certificate Apostille — For International Use
A California marriage certificate issued by the county clerk can receive an apostille from the California Secretary of State. This makes it valid for official use in any of the 125+ Hague Convention member countries — required for registering a marriage abroad, spousal visa applications, and immigration filings.
Standard Apostille
$150All-in: CA SOS state fee + filing + USPS tracked return. 5–10 business days.
Rush Apostille
$2502–3 business days via expedited SOS channel. FedEx tracked return.
Common Countries
Mexico, Philippines, Italy, Germany, South Korea, Brazil, India, UK — any Hague Convention country requiring apostilled marriage proof.
Marriage Notary FAQ
Can a notary marry us?
No. California notaries cannot perform ceremonies. You need a licensed officiant, judge, or one-day marriage license holder.
Does my marriage cert need notarizing?
For domestic use — no. For international use (apostille) — it must go through the CA Secretary of State.
How much does apostille cost?
Standard: $150 all-in. Rush: $250 (2–3 business days).
Can you notarize my prenup?
Yes. We come to your home, attorney’s office, or any location for prenup and postnup signings.
Marriage cert for Philippines/Mexico?
Both are Hague Convention countries — an apostilled CA marriage cert is valid. We file with the SOS for you.
Can I mail my marriage cert?
Yes — mail to 8264 Center Parkway #99, Sacramento CA 95823. We file and return tracked.