San Diego, CA — San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk (ARCC) Jordan Z. Marks, in partnership with California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber, will host the first Apostille Pop-Up Shop of 2026 on Wednesday, April 8 at the ARCC Downtown San Diego office located at the County Administration Center.

The popular one-day event allows residents to obtain in-person apostille services locally, helping them avoid the time and expense of traveling to Los Angeles or Sacramento, where these services are normally offered.

The program continues to see strong demand. In 2025, the Apostille Pop-Up Shop served 2,948 customers and issued 7,833 apostilles, helping thousands of San Diegans complete important documents for international use.

Event Details:

1. Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026

2. Location: ARCC Downtown Office, County Administration Center, 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA 92101

3. Appointments: Not required, walk-ins welcome

4. Parking: Free underground parking available at the Ash Street entrance

5. Documents: Must be original documents, no photocopies

Fees (set by the California Secretary of State)

1. $20 per apostille document

2. $6 special handling fee per public official’s signature

3. Payment accepted by Visa, MasterCard, personal check or money order

For more information, visit www.sdarcc.gov/apostillepopup.

An apostille certifies the authenticity of documents for international use, including birth, death and marriage certificates, educational records, military documents and other paperwork required for business or legal matters abroad. The certification verifies the signature of a California public official through the Secretary of State.

While apostille services can be requested by mail, processing typically takes four to six weeks and may require resubmission if documents are incomplete. The local pop-up provides same-day assistance and review by state staff.

“These apostille events have been very successful and we’re grateful for Jordan Marks and his staff who have helped us serve the people of California in the best way possible,” said Weber.

Marks said the partnership reflects the county’s commitment to making state services more accessible.

“As your elected advocate, I sought this partnership to bring a Sacramento service directly to San Diego and save residents the time and expense of traveling out of town," Marks said. “San Diego is an international community, and these events help our military families, students, businesses and residents cut through red tape and get the services they need quickly.”

Previous pop-up events have assisted military personnel preparing for overseas deployment, couples certifying marriage documents, and international students verifying diplomas before returning home.

“Our Apostille Pop-Up Shop shows there is strong demand for this service in San Diego,” Marks said. “Working with Secretary of State Dr. Weber, we will continue advocating to make this a permanent local option.”

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Jordan Z. Marks is a countywide elected official, serving as the San Diego County Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk. He was elected in 2022 to oversee the fifth largest Assessor jurisdiction in the U.S., manage property records, vital records, county archive and serve as the San Diego County Commissioner of Civil Marriages. Marks has ushered in award-winning community outreach and education programs that have resulted in record-high property tax relief saving millions for homeowners, veterans, and seniors. He has modernized systems, adding more online services and reducing paper waste. Marks was awarded the 2024 & 2025 San Diego County Taxpayer Association Watchdog award for saving taxpayers millions in property taxes and running an efficient customer-oriented office. Marks is a California Certified Property Tax Appraiser, a California licensed attorney, and a certified cybersecurity executive from the University of San Diego.