Connecticut Marriage Certificate Apostille for Use in Saudi
A Marriage Certificate issued in Connecticut must be apostilled by the Connecticut Secretary of State before it can be used in Saudi. This certification confirms the authenticity of the document and ensures its legal recognition in Saudi under The Hague Apostille Convention.
| Details | |
|---|---|
| ApostillePrice | 40 |
| Processing Time | Regular Orders are processed within 5–7 business days of the Authentication and Apostille Unit receiving the documents. Expedited Orders are processed within 24 hours of the Authentications and Apostille Unit receiving the documents. |
| Mailing Address (FedEx) | 165 Capitol Avenue, Suite 1000, Hartford, CT 06106, Hartford, 06106 |
| Phone Number | 860-509-6002 |
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Avoiding Rejection: A Guide to the Connecticut Marriage Certificate Apostille Process
Rules for Marriage Certificate
Certified Document
You must submit an original certified copy issued by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (Vital Records) or a Connecticut town/city Vital Statistics office. It must have the original signature of the registrar and a raised or stamped seal.
Notarization is REQUIRED (Critical Step)
This is Connecticut's key requirement. The certified marriage certificate must be notarized by a Connecticut Notary Public before submission. The notary must affix their seal and complete a notarial certificate (e.g., a "Copy Certification" or "Acknowledgment"). Rejection Cause: Sending the document without this notarization. The state apostilles the notary's signature, not the registrar's signature directly.
Complete Request Form
You must include a completed "Authentication Request Form" which acts as your cover sheet. This form is available on the Connecticut Secretary of the State's website.
Correct Payment
Include the $40.00 per apostille fee. Payment must be made by check or money order payable to "Secretary of the State." Cash is not accepted for mail-in requests.
Pre-Paid Return Shipping
You must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with sufficient postage. Using a trackable service like USPS Priority Mail is strongly recommended.
