Under Secretary of State Shirley N. Weber's leadership, the VCA now serves more than 17 million voters statewide, giving Californians more days and more way to vote. Congratulations to Imperial County on this significant step forward! 👏. Learn more:

Exciting news! Imperial County has approved funding to implement the Voter's Choice Act (VCA), making it the 30th county in California to adopt this voting model. Thanks to this move, residents will benefit from increased access to vote centers and flexible voting options! 🗳️

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Emmett Till on what would've been his 84th birthday. Emmett's brutal murder in 1955 became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement, sparking a nation to demand change. His story underscores the ongoing fight for justice and equality today.

Come see rare documents, historical photographs, and more! Visit us starting August 6 and witness history up close. Learn more:

⏳ The countdown is on! In just a few weeks, the California State Archives opens the doors to “The Journey to Democracy,” a special exhibition commemorating 60 years since the Voting Rights Act of 1965. 🗳️

📣 Apostille Pop-Up reminder! 📅 Studying abroad and have documents needing authentication? ✈️ Our Pop-Up Shop will be in Ventura on July 29th at the Ventura County Government Center's Hall of Administration!. Visit for more information.

Interested in pre-registering to vote? Watch this short clip to learn how easy it is to get started and make your voice count!. Watch the full video at 🎥: Quarry Lane Pace

Need a document authenticated for use abroad? ✈️ Come to the San Francisco Permit Center on August 19 to get them authenticated! 🌐. Visit for more information.

📣 Apostille Pop-Up Alert! We are partnering with the San Francisco County Clerk's Office to bring our apostille services to you!

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. Born on this day in 1918, Mandela's unwavering fight for freedom and equality continue to inspire us all to stand up for democracy everywhere. Let's carry his legacy forward by making our voices heard today and always.

The California State Archives' upcoming exhibition "The Journey to Democracy," depicts these struggles and the stories of those who fought to end discriminatory barriers at the ballot box. Visit us starting August 6 to explore this history up close.

Before the Voting Rights Act of 1965, many states used poll taxes, literacy tests, property requirements, and other intimidation tactics to keep eligible citizens — especially Black Americans — from voting.

📅 TODAY, our Apostille Pop-Up Shop will be in Santa Rosa at the Sonoma County Clerk-Recorder's Office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you're in need of an Apostille for business abroad, please come by. 🌐. Go to for more information.

We were honored to connect with so many of you and share available services and resources to promote civic engagement. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible!.

Our team and @LACountyRRCC attended the 44th Annual LA Lotus Festival last weekend to celebrate the rich traditions of our Asian American and Pacific Islander communities! 🪷🌏

You've got a text message! 📲. High-school students: pre-register to vote at

Your vote is your power. Use it to make change. 🗳️. Register to vote at 🎥: @calmatters

Our team attended the Latino and Chicano Celebration over the weekend to celebrate our diverse communities in Sacramento! 🌎. Thank you to everyone who stopped by! We had a great time honoring Latino culture, traditions, and sharing resources to get involved in your community.

To commemorate this moment, we’re proud to announce our new exhibition, “The Process of Democracy: Celebrating the Sixtieth Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act,” coming soon to the California State Archives. Stay tuned for more details! 👀

Next month will mark the 60th anniversary of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965—a cornerstone of our democracy that transformed access to the ballot box for millions of Americans. 🗳️.