Marriage Certificates · All 67 Florida Counties & All 50 States
Marriage Certificate Apostille for All Florida Counties & All 50 States
A marriage certificate apostille is an official certification that authenticates the official signature and seal on a U.S. marriage certificate for use in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. An apostille does not guarantee foreign legal recognition — the receiving authority determines whether and how the document is accepted. Foreign governments often require an apostilled marriage certificate for visas, dual citizenship, name changes, inheritance, or residency.
Miami Dade Apostille processes marriage certificate apostilles from every county in Florida and from all 50 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., regardless of where the marriage took place.
Getting Started
Getting a Certified Copy
You will need an official certified copy of the marriage certificate from the authorized custodian — the Vital Records office or county clerk in the state where the marriage took place. Apostilles are issued only on certified copies from the issuing state or county authority. A notarized photocopy is not a substitute for an official certified copy, and a church-issued ceremonial certificate is not a substitute for an official civil marriage record.
Coverage
All 67 Florida Counties
We process marriage certificate apostilles for certificates issued in every Florida county. Use the linked county offices below to request a certified copy, or consult the Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers directory for another county. Florida Court Clerks & Comptrollers directory.
- Alachua
- Baker
- Bay
- Bradford
- Brevard
- Broward
- Calhoun
- Charlotte
- Citrus
- Clay
- Collier
- Columbia
- DeSoto
- Dixie
- Duval
- Escambia
- Flagler
- Franklin
- Gadsden
- Gilchrist
- Glades
- Gulf
- Hamilton
- Hardee
- Hendry
- Hernando
- Highlands
- Hillsborough
- Holmes
- Indian River
- Jackson
- Jefferson
- Lafayette
- Lake
- Lee
- Leon
- Levy
- Liberty
- Madison
- Manatee
- Marion
- Martin
- Miami-Dade
- Monroe
- Nassau
- Okaloosa
- Okeechobee
- Orange
- Osceola
- Palm Beach
- Pasco
- Pinellas
- Polk
- Putnam
- St. Johns
- St. Lucie
- Santa Rosa
- Sarasota
- Seminole
- Sumter
- Suwannee
- Taylor
- Union
- Volusia
- Wakulla
- Walton
- Washington
Certified copies for any Florida county are obtained from the Florida Department of Health's Bureau of Vital Statistics in Jacksonville or the relevant county clerk, and we process the apostille through the Florida Secretary of State.
Nationwide
We Process Marriage Certificates From All 50 States
Beyond Florida, we handle marriage certificate apostilles from every U.S. state and Washington, D.C., including:
New York (NYS guidance ↗)
New York marriage records may be held by the local city, town, or village clerk where the marriage was registered, or by the New York State Department of Health. Local records may require county clerk certification before the apostille is issued. NYS DOH records bearing the designated registrar or director signature generally do not require county clerk certification. We process the apostille through the New York Secretary of State.
California
The issuing office varies depending on the record type and county. Certified copies may come from the California Department of Public Health Vital Records or the county recorder. We process the apostille through the California Secretary of State.
Texas (DSHS guidance ↗)
Certified marriage licenses in Texas are issued only by the county clerk where the license was filed. Texas Vital Statistics issues verification letters, not certified marriage license copies. We submit the certified county clerk copy to the Texas Secretary of State for apostille.
We handle apostilles for marriage certificates issued in any county, in any of the 50 states, not just major metro areas.
Coverage
Country-Specific Requirements
Requirements vary by country and receiving authority. Confirm current requirements before submission. An apostille authenticates the official signature and seal — it does not guarantee legal recognition by the receiving country.
- Spain — citizenship, immigration, family matters
- Italy — dual citizenship, legal registrations
- Portugal — marriage recognition, family reunification, citizenship
- Mexico — visas, residency, name change processes
- Argentina — citizenship, residency, legal purposes
- Brazil — family, legal, and immigration purposes
Language
Certified Translations
We provide certified translations of marriage certificates in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, and many other languages. Learn more about our certified translation services.
Translation acceptance and format requirements are determined by the receiving authority. Confirm requirements before ordering.
Special Cases
Urgent, Old, or Damaged Certificates
Expedited processing is available for time-sensitive requests, subject to availability. Processing times vary by state and issuing authority and are not guaranteed.
If your marriage certificate is very old, damaged, or laminated, you may need to request a new certified copy from the issuing state office — we can guide you through that process.
We also handle multiple orders for families, immigration cases, and legal matters.
Same-sex marriage certificates issued in any U.S. state are processed under the same authentication requirements as any other marriage record. Foreign recognition of same-sex marriages is a separate matter determined by the receiving country.
If you were married outside the United States, your marriage certificate must be apostilled or legalized in the country of issuance, as applicable — a U.S. apostille cannot be issued on a foreign document. We can guide you on the correct steps for the issuing country.
For destination countries that are not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, we provide embassy and consular legalization. Learn more about the Hague Apostille Convention.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions
General
It is an official certification that authenticates the official signature and seal on a U.S. marriage certificate for use in Hague Apostille Convention countries. An apostille does not guarantee foreign legal recognition — the receiving authority determines whether and how the document is accepted. We process from all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
No. Apostilles are issued on official certified copies from the issuing state or county authority. A notarized photocopy is not a substitute for an official certified copy.
Yes. We handle marriage certificate apostilles from every Florida county and from all 50 U.S. states, regardless of where the marriage took place.
Processing times vary by state and issuing authority. Expedited processing is available for time-sensitive requests, subject to availability. No specific turnaround time is guaranteed.
Yes. Same-sex marriage certificates issued in any U.S. state are processed under the same authentication requirements as any other marriage record. Foreign recognition of same-sex marriages is a separate matter determined by the receiving country.
What is a marriage certificate apostille?
Do marriage certificates need to be notarized before apostille?
Can certificates from any state or Florida county be processed?
How long does it take to apostille a marriage certificate?
Can same-sex marriage certificates be apostilled?
Special Situations
An apostille does not have an automatic expiry date. However, some foreign authorities may request a recently issued certified copy. Our ability to obtain a new copy on your behalf is subject to access and authorization rules of the issuing office.
For use as proof of a civil marriage abroad, obtain the official certified civil marriage record from its authorized custodian. A church ceremonial certificate does not substitute for that record. We can guide you in obtaining the correct document.
Marriage certificates issued outside the U.S. must be apostilled or legalized in the country of issuance, as applicable — a U.S. apostille cannot be issued on a foreign document. We can guide you on the correct steps for the issuing country.
Do apostilled marriage certificates expire?
Can a church-issued marriage certificate be apostilled?
What if I was married outside the United States?
Start Your Order
For apostille, legalization, translation, or notarization, contact Miami Dade Apostille or start an order online.