Marriage Certificate Apostille
A marriage certificate apostille is essential for couples navigating international life. Whether you're sponsoring a spouse for immigration, changing your name with foreign authorities, purchasing property abroad as a married couple, or registering your U.S. marriage with a foreign government, an apostilled marriage certificate proves the legal validity of your union. Because marriage certificates can be issued at either the county or state level depending on the jurisdiction, knowing which document to submit is critical to avoiding delays.
Marriage Certificate Apostille Services
- Digital process: Upload a clear scan of your marriage certificate. Our licensed notary certifies a true copy, a U.S. Secretary of State issues the apostille, and we ship the apostilled document back to you with tracking.
- Fast turnaround: Economy in 4-6 business days, Standard in 2-3 days, Express in 1 business day.
- International ready: Recognized across 120+ Hague Convention countries. Your original marriage certificate never has to leave your possession.
Why Choose Us
Expert marriage certificate review
Every marriage certificate is reviewed by our team before processing. We catch eligibility issues, missing pages, and state-specific gotchas upfront so your apostille is not rejected.
Get a free reviewFast turnaround options
From 1-business-day Express to economy standard, we offer flexible processing speeds to match any deadline.
View processing timesEnd-to-end digital service
From scan upload to notarized true copy to state apostille to tracked shipping. We handle the entire process so you don't have to.
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Priority ExpressExpress
As fast as 1 business day
Standard PriorityStandard
2-3 business days
Economy StandardEconomy
4-6 business days
State processing can be as fast as 1 business day for eligible requests. Shipping time is separate from processing time. If you need your apostilled marriage certificate for international use, submit your request as early as possible to allow for both processing and delivery.
View full processing time detailsHow It Works
Three simple steps from upload to delivery. We handle all the complexity.
Upload Your Scan
Submit a clear color scan of your marriage certificate through our secure portal. We review it for eligibility and accuracy before anything moves forward.
We Handle Everything
Our licensed notary certifies a true copy of your marriage certificate, then a U.S. Secretary of State issues the apostille on the notary-certified true copy.
Receive Your Apostille
Your apostilled marriage certificate is shipped directly to you with full tracking. Domestic and international delivery available.
Common Issues with Marriage Certificate Apostilles
County-Level vs. State-Level Issuance
In many states, marriage certificates are issued by the county clerk where the marriage was performed, not the state. This means the apostille must be issued by the Secretary of State for that state, and the county clerk's signature must be on file with the Secretary of State. If the county clerk's signature is not on file, additional county authentication may be required first.
Name Mismatches Between Documents
If a name change occurred at marriage and your passport still reflects your maiden name (or vice versa), destination country authorities may question the document. Some countries require both the marriage certificate apostille and a separate apostilled document establishing the name connection. We flag these issues during our review.
Decorative or Commemorative Certificates
Many couples receive a decorative marriage certificate at their ceremony - often with ornate borders, calligraphy, or religious imagery. These are keepsakes, not legal documents, and cannot be apostilled. You need an official certified copy from the county clerk or state vital records office.
Outdated Certified Copies
Some destination countries require that the certified copy of your marriage certificate be recently issued, even if the marriage itself took place years ago. If your certified copy is more than a year old, we may recommend ordering a fresh copy before processing the apostille.
Never mail your original documents
We process apostilles from a notarized true copy of your uploaded scan. Your birth certificate, diploma, or FBI report never leaves your hands, so it can never be lost in the mail.
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The information provided on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Requirements may vary by state and destination country. For formal legal advice, consult a qualified professional.