Marriage Certificate Apostille
Make It Official With an Apostilled Marriage Certificate
Marriage certificates are legal documents certifying that two people have tied the knot. These documents contain vital details about the marriage, including the names of the spouses, date of marriage, etc. With this document, you can:
- Contribute to your spouse’s IRA,
- Get social security benefits from your spouse,
- Apply for joint medical insurance,
- Access spousal privileges, and
- Settle estates upon your spouse’s death.
Of course, these are a few of the instances where you can use your marriage certificate. As you can see, it’s more than a piece of paper. Instead, it’s a legal instrument that comes in handy when navigating official transactions
Should You Apostille a Marriage Certificate?
Any married person traveling abroad should consider getting their marriage certificate apostilled. You might need to prove your marital status abroad when:
- Traveling with children,
- Buying shares in a company,
- Claiming your spouse’s estate,
- Adopting a child,
- Traveling with a spouse who is not a U.S. citizen,
- Purchasing a property, and
- Seeking residency in a foreign country.
The authorities must assess who you claim to be and establish the relationship between you and your spouse. However, they cannot take your word for it. Instead, you must present them with an apostilled marriage certificate.
Why An Apostille?
This certificate authenticates your marriage certificate, deeming it valid in the eyes of government authorities. However, its validity only applies in countries party to the Hague Convention. For countries that are not a party to this treaty, you will require to legalize your marriage certificate at the U.S. Department of State. Travel Visa Pro provides both apostille and legalization services, and we’ll ensure that your marriage certificate is valid either way.
Who Can Apostille A Marriage Certificate?
Only the secretary of state can apostille your marriage certificate. The U.S. Department of State cannot offer apostilles. Instead, they can legalize your marriage certificate when traveling to a country not a party to the Hague Convention.
What If You Got Married Overseas?
People who wed overseas can get a copy from the relevant embassy. Once you get this, we can facilitate your marriage certificate apostille at the U.S. Department of State.