Apostille Education
Apostille for Birth and Marriage Certificates
Birth and marriage certificates are among the most commonly apostilled documents. They are required for immigration, dual citizenship, international marriage, adoption, school enrollment, and legal matters abroad.
Why these documents need an apostille
A birth or marriage certificate issued in the United States is not automatically accepted in another country. The apostille confirms that the document is authentic and was issued by a legitimate authority.
Which copy should you apostille?
You generally need a certified copy issued by the county recorder or state vital records office. A photocopy notarized by a regular notary is usually not accepted for apostille.
Birth certificate apostille
Birth certificates are often needed for:
- Dual citizenship applications
- Visa and residency applications
- International adoption
- Marriage abroad
- School enrollment overseas
Marriage certificate apostille
Marriage certificates are often needed for:
- Registering a marriage in another country
- Spousal visa applications
- Name change processes abroad
- Divorce proceedings in a foreign court
Processing time
Standard processing can take several business days, while expedited apostille services can shorten the timeline significantly. At MJM Signings, we offer both options and keep you updated throughout.
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