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Apostille for Foreign Marriage Requirements
Updated: Sep 8
Planning to get married in another country?
Many countries require authenticated documents before a marriage can legally take place.
If you're submitting Florida-issued records abroad, an apostille may be required.
Common Documents Required for Marriage Abroad
Birth certificates
Single status affidavits
Divorce decrees
Court records
Passport-related supporting documents
Requirements vary significantly depending on the country.
Need help determining whether your marriage-related documents are ready for apostille processing?
Florida Apostille Services
📞 Call/Text: 239-273-4708
Common Problems
Wrong document versions
Missing notarization
Country-specific requirements
Last-minute requests
Preparing Your Documents Before an Overseas Wedding
Marriage requirements should be confirmed with the civil registry, consulate, municipality, or local official who will legally register the marriage—not only with the wedding venue or planner. The legal requirements can depend on the country, the applicants’ nationalities, previous marriages, and how long the couple will be in the destination.
Ask the receiving authority whether each document must have been issued within a specific period and whether the names must appear exactly as shown on the applicants’ passports. This is particularly important when a person uses a married name, has more than one surname, or has records containing different spellings.
We can review Florida documents before submission, help coordinate any necessary notarization, and process several marriage-related records together. Keeping the documents organized as one order can make it easier for couples preparing for the same appointment or wedding date.
We also provide certified English-to-Spanish and Spanish-to-English translations for marriage documents and supporting records. Once everything is completed, we can arrange tracked FedEx delivery to the couple, their attorney, wedding coordinator, hotel, or another authorized recipient in the destination country. Couples should begin early enough to allow for apostille processing, translation, international delivery, and any final review required abroad.
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