Michigan Marriage Certificate Apostille for Use in Saudi
A Marriage Certificate issued in Michigan must be apostilled by the Michigan 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.
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| ApostillePrice | 1 |
| Processing Time | same-day for in-person requests & 4–6 weeks after receipt by the Office of the Great Seal |
| Mailing Address (FedEx) | 7064 Crowner Drive, Lansing, MI 48918, Lansing, 48918 |
| Phone Number | 1-888-SOS-MICH (888-767-6424) |
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Avoiding Rejection: A Guide to the Michigan Marriage Certificate Apostille Process
Rules for Marriage Certificate
Certified Document
You must submit an original certified copy issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (Vital Records) or a County Clerk's office. It must have the original signature of the State Registrar or County Clerk.
Notarization is REQUIRED (Critical Step)
This is Michigan's key requirement. The certified marriage certificate must be notarized by a Michigan Notary Public before you send it to the Secretary of State. The notary must affix their seal and complete their notarial certificate. Rejection Cause: Sending the document without this notarization. The state apostilles the notary's signature, not the vital records official's signature directly.
Complete Cover Sheet
You must include a completed "Document Authentication Request Form" which acts as your cover sheet. This form is available on the Michigan Secretary of State's website and is mandatory.
Correct Payment
Include a $1.00 per apostille fee. Payment must be made by check or money order payable to "State of Michigan." 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 highly recommended.
