Marriage Certificate Apostille

Why Do I Need an Apostille?

• Marriage Certificate apostille certifies that the document is valid in UK
• The Register – the person who signs the certificate is registered with FCDO (Foreign and Commonwealth Office)
• Confirm that the document is registered with GRO (General Registry Office) 

If you are looking to establish dual citizenship in UK or overseas, get married in another country, purchase or sell property in another country, inheritance, you will be asked to obtain a marriage certificate legalized with an apostille of the Hague. If you plan to change your name in UK or overseas and you want to register to your desired Embassy, Consulate, or representative, you need to legalise your marriage certificate

What if my certificate is damaged or old?

If the certificate is torn, faded, or over 10 years old, the FCDO may refuse to attach the Apostille. We can check your document for you before we submit it. If it is rejected, we can order a new replacement copy from the GRO on your behalf.

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Why Do I Need an Apostille?

Without an Apostille, your UK marriage certificate is usually considered a private document and will not be accepted by foreign governments. Common reasons for requesting this service include:

• Spouse Visas: Proving your relationship to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) or foreign embassies.

• Relocating Abroad: Registering your marriage when moving to the EU, Australia, or the USA.

• Buying Property: Proving marital status during overseas property transactions.

• Changing Names: Updating your name on foreign passports or driving licences.

Post-Brexit an Multi-lingual Standard Forms may be needed to be recognised by EU Member States once the UK has left the EU. Individuals should contact relevant authorities in EU Member States to check whether they may require one.

A transsexual person who was granted a gender recognition certificate by the Gender Recognition Panel can apply for a new marriage certificate which shows his/her acquired gender. Also if you been diagnosed with gender dysphoria or had surgery to change your sexual characteristics you can request a new birth certificate and legalise with Apostille.

The Marriage Certificates from UK are often necessary to prove you identity when applying for:

• Passports  
• Visas & Immigration 
• Bank accounts
• Employer ID 
• Pensions & Social Security 
• DVLA Driving licence 
• Home Office
• Divorce – Court 
• Adoption

For Online option – Once complete the booking please post (Royal Mail Special Delivery, trcked courier etc) or drop off the document with payment confirmation at our office in Gatwick Office or London (for the Same day apostille) by appointment only.
Please note that the Marriage certificate Apostille is attached only to the original. No copy of the pdf is accepted.

For PDF form option form – No payment required. We will invoice you when we receive your documents.

Note: If you cannot print the form or booking confirmation, write down on a separate note your phone number, email  & address – we will contact you when we receive your certificate.

Order a Replacement Certificate: Apostille can be ordered if you have a duplicate of the document. If lost, Apostille UK can issue another marriage certificate then legalise with Hague Apostille.

If you are looking to establish dual citizenship in UK or overseas, get married in another country, purchase or sell property in another country, inheritance, you will be asked to obtain an Apostille on your Marriage Certificate. If you have married in UK and you want to register to your Embassy, Consulate, or representative you need to legalise your child birth certificate and translate to your language.