Washington Marriage Certificate Apostille for Use in Saudi
A Marriage Certificate issued in Washington must be apostilled by the Washington 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 | 15 |
| Processing Time | Typically 7–10 business days |
| Mailing Address (FedEx) | 801 Capitol Way South, Olympia, WA 98501 |
| Phone Number | (360) 725-0377 |
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Avoiding Rejection: A Guide to the Washington Marriage Certificate Apostille Process
Rules for Marriage Certificate
Certified Document
You must submit an original certified copy issued by the Washington State Department of Health (Center for Health Statistics) or a County Auditor/Recorder's office. It must have the original signature of the State Registrar or County Auditor.
Notarization is REQUIRED (Critical Step)
This is Washington's key requirement. The certified marriage certificate must be notarized by a Washington 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 Washington Secretary of State's website and is mandatory.
Correct Payment
Include a $15.00 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.
