NYS Department of State Apostille
Marriage Certificate Apostille — New York
Apostille your New York marriage certificate for immigration, residency abroad, name changes, and international legal proceedings. Same-day service available. 120+ countries.
Why You May Need a Marriage Certificate Apostille
Residency abroad
Prove marital status for foreign residency applications in EU countries, Mexico, and more.
Immigration proceedings
Required for spousal visa and immigration applications in many countries.
Name change on foreign documents
Update your name on foreign passports, IDs, and official records.
Dual citizenship
Required for citizenship applications that include a spouse's lineage.
Foreign legal proceedings
Divorce, inheritance, and property matters in foreign courts.
Marriage registration abroad
Register your US marriage in a foreign country's civil registry.
Pricing
NYS DOS government fee billed separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an apostille for a New York marriage certificate?
To apostille a New York marriage certificate, you need a certified copy issued by the NYC City Clerk or the county clerk where the marriage was registered. The certified copy is then submitted to the New York State Department of State for apostille certification. Remote Notary Online USA handles the full process — call 347-351-7611.
Why would I need an apostille for my marriage certificate?
Common reasons to apostille a marriage certificate include: applying for residency or citizenship abroad, immigration proceedings in another country, changing your name on foreign documents, proving marital status for foreign government agencies, and marriage-related legal proceedings in Hague Convention countries.
Does a marriage certificate need to be notarized before apostille in New York?
A certified copy of a New York marriage certificate issued by the NYC City Clerk or county clerk does not require notarization before apostille — it is already a certified government document. Remote Notary Online USA can advise on your specific document and handle the full apostille submission.
How long does a marriage certificate apostille take in New York?
Standard NYS DOS apostille processing takes 2–5 business days by mail. Same-day walk-in service is available at the NYC NYS DOS office. Remote Notary Online USA offers same-day expedited apostille service — call 347-351-7611 for availability.
Apostille Your Marriage Certificate Today
Same-day service available 24/7. We handle the full submission process — your apostilled document is ready for international use.