Marriage Certificate Apostille (Secretary of State)
Common Uses
Immigration or visa application: used to prove the applicant's marital status when applying for a family reunification immigrant visa or a spouse visa.
International work or residence: Used to prove marital status when working or living overseas, which may be used to apply for related benefits or rights.
Property and Estate Administration: Used to prove a marriage when dealing with international property distribution, inheritance or other legal matters.
Social welfare applications: Proof of marital status is required when applying for social welfare or government grants in certain countries.
Adoption Procedures: Used to prove the applicant’s marital status and family stability during the international adoption process.
Legal proceedings: Used as legal evidence in matters involving family law proceedings, custody disputes, etc.
Fees include : notarization fee, state secretary certification fee
Free service : Pickup and delivery in the San Francisco Bay Area
Required documents/certificates
Original copy of the Marriage Certificate signed by the County Clerk
Process
Payment : Place your order and pay the corresponding fee on this page.
Document preparation : Our team will pick up your documents for free . Current service area: San Francisco Bay Area.
Submitting certifications : Traveling back and forth to the Secretary of State's office in Sacramento, California every day to submit certification documents.
Document Return : Once the certification is completed, the documents will be safely returned to your designated address.