North Carolina Marriage Certificate Apostille for Use in Saudi
A Marriage Certificate issued in North Carolina must be apostilled by the North Carolina 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 | 10 |
| Processing Time | Walk-In: Same day (subject to office capacity), Mail Requests: 10-20 business days |
| Mailing Address (FedEx) | PO Box 29622, Raleigh, NC 27626-0622, Raleigh, 27626-0622 |
| Phone Number | (919) 814-5400 |
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Avoiding Rejection: A Guide to the North Carolina Marriage Certificate Apostille Process
Rules for Marriage Certificate
Certified Document
You must submit an original certified copy issued by the North Carolina State Registrar (Vital Records) or a Register of Deeds in the county where the license was issued. It must have the original signature of the State Registrar or Register of Deeds.
Notarization is REQUIRED (Critical Step)
This is North Carolina's key requirement. The certified marriage certificate must be notarized by a North Carolina 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 "Authentication/Apostille Request Form" which acts as your cover sheet. This form is available on the North Carolina Secretary of State's website and is mandatory.
Correct Payment
Include a $10.00 per apostille fee. Payment must be made by check or money order payable to "NC Secretary of 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 highly recommended.
