🌟 Spotlight on Kim Grady – Amador County Clerk‑Recorder & Registrar
At Orange County Apostille, we often receive questions about identifying who can certify vital records—and whether such documents can be apostilled in California. A perfect example is Kimberly L. Grady, the currently serving Clerk‑Recorder & Registrar of Births, Deaths, and Marriages for Amador County.
✔️ Who Is Kim Grady?
- A 5th-generation resident of Amador County, deeply rooted in the community she serves .
- Serves dual roles:
- County Recorder, overseeing official records (deeds, marriage certificates, etc.)
- Local Registrar of Births & Deaths, authorized to issue certified copies of vital records ().
- Her contact and official capacity are regularly listed in:
- The CDPH County Registrars & Recorders directory .
- The County Recorders Association of California contact list .
🏛️ Why This Matters for Apostilles
- Certification of Vital Records: To apostille a birth, death, or marriage certificate, the document must be a certified copy from the issuing local or state office. In Amador County, that responsibility rests with Kim Grady.
- Standard Apostille Path in California:
- Obtain a certified copy from the County Recorder or Local Registrar.
- Submit it to the California Secretary of State for the apostille stamp.
- With either Amador (via Kim Grady) or any other California county, this process is straightforward.
- Out‑of‑State Records: If your vital record was issued outside California, a California official like Kim Grady cannot certify it. Instead, it must either be:
- Certified and apostilled in the issuing state, or
- A California-notarized copy, which can be apostilled by California’s Secretary of State.
📌 Kim Grady’s Role – A Trusted Official
When dealing with Amador County documents:
- Certified copies come directly from her office, with her signature and official seal—an essential prerequisite for apostille eligibility.
- As a recognized official in CDPH’s statewide directory, her certified documents are fully accepted by the California Secretary of State.
✅ Summary
- Kim Grady is your official point of contact in Amador County for obtaining certified vital records.
- Once you have her certified document, Orange County Apostille (or any apostille service) can handle the rest.
- For out-of-state documents, remember the necessity of either an apostille from the original jurisdiction or a California-notarized copy.
📞 Ready to Apostille?
Whether you’re working with Amador County or need help with out-of-state documents, Orange County Apostille can:
- Guide you through obtaining certified copies from Kim Grady’s office.
- Assist with California-based notarization if needed.
- Complete the apostille process efficiently through the California Secretary of State.
Let us take the guesswork out of document legalization—reach out anytime for expert assistance.
Sources: Amador County official bio ; CDPH registrar directory (); State recorder listings .