Do you need to obtain an apostille on a Georgia marriage certificate in Atlanta?
In Georgia, the State Office of Vital Records provides certified copies of marriage applications, certificates and verifications. A marriage certificate is an official document recording a couple’s marriage.
An apostille on a marriage certificate is required for the following reasons:
• Application for dual citizenship
• Death of spouse
• Inheritance
• Interest and ownership in a property
• Living with your spouse in another country
• Moving to another country for permanent or long-term residence
• Selling a property in another country
• Employment in another country
How can I obtain an Apostille on a Georgia-issued marriage certificate in Atlanta?
First, you will need to obtain an original or a certified copy of your marriage certificate. You can either request your document from the Georgia State Office of Vital Records or obtain a certified copy of your marriage certificate via VitalChek.com.
Then, all you have to do is to mail or bring your marriage certificate to our Atlanta office for apostille processing. Remember, that an apostille is always processed by the same state that issued your document. So, your Georgia-issued marriage certificate will receive Georgia apostille. Our apostille service also includes free second-day shipping within the United States. If you need your Georgia apostilled marriage certificate shipped internationally, we can arrange this service for you for an additional fee.
Obtaining a marriage certificate apostille in Georgia is a complicated process and should always be handled by professionals only. Remember that trusting your important documents to incompetent people unfamiliar with the specifics of each country, may lead you to extra expenses, and delays of your important business by weeks, or even months. Complicated matters must be handled by experts, and that’s why we recommend that you trust Global Apostille to take care of obtaining your Marriage Certificate apostille in Atlanta.
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