West Virginia Marriage Certificate Apostille for Use in Saudi

A Marriage Certificate issued in West Virginia must be apostilled by the West 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 Most requests are processed within 48 business hours Processing times may vary depending on workload Walk-in requests are usually completed within minutes when possible
Mailing Address (FedEx)13 Kanawha Boulevard West, Suite 201, Charleston, WV 25302
Phone Number(304) 558-8000

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

Rules for Marriage Certificate

  • Certified Document

    You must submit an original certified copy issued by the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (Vital Registration) 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 West Virginia's key requirement. The certified marriage certificate must be notarized by a West Virginia 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 West Virginia 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 "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.