South Carolina Marriage Certificate Apostille for Use in Saudi

A Marriage Certificate issued in South Carolina must be apostilled by the South 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.

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Processing Time Processing time is not officially published Requests are generally processed upon receipt
Mailing Address (FedEx)1205 Pendleton Street, Suite 525, Columbia, SC 29201, Columbia, 29201
Phone Number(803) 734-2512

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Avoiding Rejection: A Guide to the South Carolina Marriage Certificate Apostille Process

Rules for Marriage Certificate

  • Certified Document

    You must submit an original certified copy issued by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) Vital Records or the Probate Court in the county where the license was issued. It must have the original signature of the State Registrar or Probate Judge.

  • Notarization is REQUIRED (Critical Step)

    This is South Carolina's key requirement. The certified marriage certificate must be notarized by a South 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 South Carolina Secretary of State's website and is mandatory.

  • Correct Payment

    Include a $5.00 per apostille fee. Payment must be made by check or money order payable to "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.