Have a NY Marriage Certificate and Need an Apostille? Follow three easy steps:   Determine if you need an Apostille or Embassy Seal   Check if your document is acceptable (see Legalization Requirements below), or send your document for a free evaluation   Download the Order Form and send your document to us

Apostille   $125   ORDER FORM Marriage Certificates issued by NYC Marraige Bureau with a color stamp and live signature of the City Clerk and Marriage Certificates issued by NYS Department of Health and signed by Director of Vital Statistics (Processing: 2 bus. days) Marriage Certificates signed by local Registrars (Processing: 5-7 bus. days)

Legalization Requirements: Is Your Marriage Certificate Acceptable for Legalization?

• If the marriage was registered in New York City (Bronx, Kings, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island) the marriage certificate must have a color stamp and the original signature of the City Clerk on the back.

NYC Marriage Certificate - front	NYC Marriage Certificate - back

• If the marriage was registed outside New York City, the marriage certificate must be issued either

• by NYS Department of Health and bear the signature of Director of Vital Records, or
  
• by a Local Registrar

• If your document does not meet the above requirements order a certified copy with an Apostille or Embassy Seal.

• If you are not sure whether you document is acceptable for an Apostille or Embassy legalization, email a copy to us for free evaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions About Marriage Certificates for Foreign Use:

• Why do I need an Apostille or Embassy Seal for my Marriage Certificate?

If the document is intended for use in a foreign country it has to be legalized (another word is “authenticated”) for foreign use. This is a process in which various seals are placed on the document. Apostille (for Hague countries) and Embassy Seal (for Non-Hague countries) make the document valid in a foreign country.

• How do I obtain an Apostille for my New York Marriage Certificate?

Make sure your document is acceptable for legalization, then complete the Order form, and send your document to Foreign Documents Express. We will get an Apostille for your Marriage Gertificate.

• Why are some Marriage Certificates issued by New York City Marriage Bureau, and some - by New York State Department of Health?

If your marriage was registered within five boroughs of New York City (Bronx, Kings, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens), the information of your marriage registration is filed with the New York City Marriage Bureau. If your marriage was registered in any other county, the marriage certificate should be obtained from the NYS Department of Health or from the local Registrar.

• How long does it take to get a Marriage Certificate with an Apostille?

For NYC Marriage Certificates, it takes 48 hours, for marriages registered outside New York City - 7-8 business days.