Virginia Marriage Certificate Apostille for Use in Saudi

A Marriage Certificate issued in Virginia must be apostilled by the Virginia 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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ApostillePrice10
Processing Time Mail Requests - Approximately 7–10 business days Appointment Requests - Most properly prepared documents are processed the same day during the appointment. Drop Box Requests - Documents are generally processed the next business day and mailed out afterward. - Walk-In Service: No walk-in service without an appointment
Mailing Address (FedEx)400 East Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23219, Richmond, 23219
Phone Number(804) 692-0114

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Avoiding Rejection: A Guide to the Virginia Marriage Certificate Apostille Process

Rules for Marriage Certificate

  • Certified Document

    You must submit an original certified copy issued by the Virginia Department of Health (Division of Vital Records) or a Circuit Court in the county/city where the license was issued. It must have the original signature of the State Registrar or Court Clerk.

  • Notarization is REQUIRED (Critical Step)

    This is Virginia's key requirement. The certified marriage certificate must be notarized by a Virginia Notary Public before you send it to the Secretary of the Commonwealth. 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 Virginia Secretary of the Commonwealth'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 "Secretary of the Commonwealth." 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.