Government authentication offices close for the holidays, but your deadlines don’t. Orange County Apostille stays available by appointment on every upcoming holiday for notary, apostille preparation, and certified translation — with mobile service across Orange County and mail-in service nationwide. Here are the holidays we’re open and what to expect on each.
- Open every holiday
- Mobile & in-office notary
- Appointments required
- Online ordering 24/7
Holidays we’re open — 2026 to 2027
Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 26, 2026 — open by appointment. See details
Day After Thanksgiving
Friday, November 27, 2026 — open by appointment. See details
Christmas Eve
Thursday, December 24, 2026 — open by appointment. See details
Christmas Day
Friday, December 25, 2026 — open by appointment. See details
New Year’s Eve
Thursday, December 31, 2026 — open by appointment. See details
New Year’s Day
Friday, January 1, 2027 — open by appointment. See details
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday, January 18, 2027 — open by appointment. See details
Presidents’ Day
Monday, February 15, 2027 — open by appointment. See details
Cesar Chavez Day
Wednesday, March 31, 2027 — open by appointment. See details
How holiday service works: we notarize and fully prepare your documents on the holiday, then submit to the California Secretary of State or the U.S. Department of State the moment those offices reopen — so your document is ready and first in line. Online ordering runs 24/7.
What stays available on holidays
Mobile & in-office notary
California-commissioned notaries at our offices or at your home, office, hospital, or care facility — by appointment.
Apostille & federal authentication
We prepare state and federal documents on the holiday and file the next business day.
Certified translation & legalization
90+ languages and full embassy legalization for non-Hague countries, managed end to end.
How to book over the holidays
- Pick your holiday and service. Choose the date above, or just book an appointment and tell us what you need.
- Bring valid photo ID. A current government-issued photo ID for each signer, with the document unsigned.
- We handle the rest. Notarized on the day, with any apostille or legalization filed as soon as government offices reopen.
Where to see us in Orange County
In-person appointments are available at our three Orange County offices, and our mobile notaries travel to homes, offices, hospitals, and care facilities. Bookings are required so a specialist is ready for you. Prefer not to travel? Mail-in and upload service is open nationwide.
Irvine Office
17875 Von Karman Ave., Suite 150
Irvine, CA 92614
Orange Office
333 City Blvd. W, Suite 300
Orange, CA 92868
San Juan Capistrano Office
27131 Calle Arroyo, Suite 1722
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Frequently asked questions
Which holidays are you open?
We are available by appointment on Thanksgiving (Nov 26, 2026), the day after Thanksgiving (Nov 27), Christmas Eve (Dec 24), Christmas Day (Dec 25), New Year’s Eve (Dec 31), New Year’s Day (Jan 1, 2027), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Jan 18), Presidents’ Day (Feb 15), and Cesar Chavez Day (Mar 31).
Can an apostille be issued on a holiday?
No — the Secretary of State and U.S. Department of State are closed on public holidays. We complete all notarization and preparation on the holiday and file the moment those offices reopen, so nothing is lost.
Do you offer mobile and emergency service?
Yes. Our mobile notaries travel throughout Orange County, including to hospitals and care facilities, and we offer advance-appointment mobile notary even on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day for urgent documents.
Do I have to be in California?
No. We serve clients in all 50 states and Americans abroad. Start online or mail your documents in from anywhere — see mail-in apostille.
Open through the holidays — book your appointment
Whichever holiday you need us, reserve a notary appointment or request mobile service, and we’ll keep your documents moving.
Government authentication offices are closed on public holidays; we prepare and notarize your documents on the day and submit to the state or federal authority the moment offices reopen. Online ordering runs 24/7.