Marriage Certificate Apostille & Legalisation
If you are traveling overseas, whether it’s to buy property, emigrate, visit a spouse, or start new employment, you may be required to provide your marriage certificate as documentation. For those that married in the UK, your marriage certificate will often need to be legalized before it is authenticated to be used abroad.
This requires obtaining an apostille stamp, which is a document attached to your marriage certificate that informs foreign authorities all the information on your certificate is genuine, including all signatures, seals, and stamps.
All countries part of the Hague Convention require marriage certificates to have an apostille and you will need to prepare this in advance of traveling as it is not a document that can be obtained with immediate effect.
Who can issue an apostille?
We offer 2 services for marriage certificate apostille:
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Apostille Stamp & Replacement Copy
We handle both the ordering of a replacement official marriage certificate from the GRO, and will then carry out the process of attaching an apostille stamp so it’s legalized and ready for use abroad. Fee for us to order a copy of the certificate for you is $65 for the priority service (2-3 working days) or $32 for standard service (15-20 working days). Once received from the registry office, we can arrange for the certificate to be apostilled.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I Need To Apostille My Marriage Certificate? There are various instances where you may need an apostille for your marriage certificate whether it’s for personal, work, or legal purposes: Residing abroad with a spouse, for example, if your partner has been offered a job in a country where a visa is required To confirm employment in another country Visiting a spouse in another country To obtain a visa or citizenship abroad, or apply for dual citizenship For previously dissolved marriages to confirm divorce status overseas Registering a marriage overseas Purchasing or selling property jointly with a spouse overseas Executing a will or dealing with assets overseas in the event of the death of a spouse to prove marriage status
How Can I Obtain An Apostille For My Marriage Certificate? An apostille is a specialized certification added to documents to authenticate their legitimacy for use in foreign countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. A marriage certificate apostille verifies the validity of the document, making it legally recognized internationally.
What Is A Marriage Certificate Apostille? An apostille is a specialized certification added to documents to authenticate their legitimacy for use in foreign countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. A marriage certificate apostille verifies the validity of the document, making it legally recognized internationally.
What Is A Marriage Certificate Apostille? The process for obtaining an apostille for your marriage certificate typically involves submitting the document to the appropriate government authority in the country where the marriage took place. This authority will then affix the apostille, certifying the document's authenticity. It's advisable to consult with a professional notary service familiar with the requirements and procedures for apostilling marriage certificates in your specific jurisdiction.
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