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    Apostille for Marriage Certificate

    Missouri marriage certificate authentication for international use

    Why Do You Need a Marriage Certificate Apostille?

    An apostilled marriage certificate is required when you need your marriage to be legally recognized in a foreign country that is a member of the Hague Convention.

    Spouse visas and immigration
    Claiming benefits abroad
    Name change on international documents
    Permanent residency applications
    Family reunification
    International inheritance and estate matters

    Our Process

    1

    Bring Your Certificate

    Original Missouri-issued marriage certificate

    2

    Verification

    We review your document for eligibility

    3

    Submit to Secretary of State

    Official state authentication

    4

    Apostilled Document

    Receive your apostilled certificate

    State vs. Federal

    Missouri marriage certificates are apostilled by the Missouri Secretary of State. If you were married in another state, you'll need that state's apostille.