How to Get an Apostille for Your Marriage Certificate
If you were legally married in the United States and now need to use your marriage certificate abroad—for immigration, dual citizenship, spousal visas, or legal recognition—an apostille is required. At Orange County Apostille, we specialize in quickly and accurately processing marriage certificates for apostille certification so you can use your document in any Hague Convention country.
This guide explains everything you need to know about getting an apostille for your marriage certificate, including how we handle the process on your behalf.
What Is an Apostille and Why Do You Need It?
An apostille is an official certification that verifies the authenticity of a public document, like a marriage certificate, for use in another country. It ensures your U.S. marriage certificate is legally accepted by foreign governments that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention.
At Orange County Apostille, we help you:
- Obtain or verify a certified copy of your marriage certificate
- Authenticate your document for international use
- Avoid common delays or rejections due to incorrect paperwork
Step 1: Make Sure You Have a Certified Copy
Before we can apostille your marriage certificate, you must have a certified copy issued by the County Clerk or State Registrar—not a photocopy or notarized version.
If you were married in California, we can help you obtain this from the correct county recorder’s office. For marriages outside California, we can still help as long as the certified copy was issued by the appropriate government agency.
Need help requesting a certified copy? Contact us at https://orangecountyapostille.org and we’ll guide you step-by-step.
Step 2: Let Us Handle the Apostille Process
Once we receive your certified marriage certificate, Orange County Apostille will:
✅ Review the document for eligibility
✅ Complete the apostille application forms
✅ Submit to the correct government agency
✅ Return the apostilled document to you safely and quickly
We handle California State Apostilles as well as Federal Apostilles when needed (for example, if the marriage certificate was issued by the U.S. Department of State for overseas marriages).
Countries That Require an Apostille
If you’re planning to use your marriage certificate in a Hague Apostille Convention country, an apostille is the only form of authentication you need. These include:
- Mexico
- Spain
- France
- Italy
- Philippines
- Germany
- South Korea
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Japan
- Australia
- Portugal
Not sure if your destination requires an apostille or embassy legalization? Let our team verify it for you.
Common Reasons You Need an Apostille for Your Marriage Certificate
Our clients at Orange County Apostille most often request apostilles for marriage certificates due to:
- Dual citizenship applications (especially for countries like Mexico, Italy, and Spain)
- Spousal visa processing
- International name change or marital status updates
- Legal or property matters in another country
Whatever your reason, we ensure your document is legally recognized and accepted abroad—without delay.
How Long Does It Take?
At Orange County Apostille, we offer:
- Same-day service (for documents already in-hand)
- 2-3 business day rush processing
- Standard 7-10 business day service
Need it urgently? We specialize in expedited apostille services for marriage certificates. Let us know your timeline and we’ll meet it.
What’s Included in Our Service
When you work with us, we take care of the entire process:
- Consultation on document eligibility
- Retrieval of certified copies (when needed)
- Professional preparation of apostille request forms
- Delivery to the Secretary of State or U.S. Department of State
- Return shipping with tracking
We also offer notary services, translations, and federal authentication support.
Why Choose Orange County Apostille?
We are the trusted local expert for apostille services in Southern California. Our clients choose us because we offer:
✅ In-person drop-off in Orange County
✅ 24/7 customer support
✅ Fast, trackable service
✅ Transparent pricing
✅ Experience with international documentation laws
Skip the long lines, confusing forms, and government delays. Orange County Apostille makes the process simple, reliable, and fast.
Get Started Today
Getting an apostille for your marriage certificate doesn’t need to be stressful. Whether you’re applying for dual citizenship, moving abroad, or submitting documents for immigration, we’ve got your back.
👉 Visit https://orangecountyapostille.org
📞 Call us today for a free consultation
📍 Drop off your document in person or ship it to our office
Let Orange County Apostille handle your apostille needs—accurately, efficiently, and with total peace of mind.
Related Services We Offer
- Apostille for birth certificates
- Apostille for death certificates
- Apostille for divorce decrees
- Apostille for FBI background checks
- Translation services for legal documents
- Notarization for international forms
Need to apostille multiple documents? Ask about our bundle discounts.