UK Marriage Certificate (Place of Worship) Apostille – UK Legalisation Service

We legalise UK religious marriage certificates for overseas use, including solicitor certification if required.

What is a Religious Marriage Certificate Apostille?

A marriage certificate issued by a religious body in the UK, such as a church, mosque, or temple.

You may need an apostille for:

  • Immigration or spousal visa applications

  • Overseas marriage recognition

Why You Need an Apostille

Foreign authorities require proof of marriage, verified for authenticity.

Can I Legalise a Religious Marriage Certificate?

✅ Yes — originals or solicitor-certified copies are accepted.

Apostille Requirements

  • Must be certified by a UK solicitor or notary public if not already signed/sealed by authorised officials.

Acceptable Formats

✔ Original issued on official watermarked paper with wet ink signature/seal from authorised person
✔ Original Islamic or Greek Orthodox marriage certificate (must be solicitor-certified)
✔ Photocopies (must be solicitor-certified)

Embassy Attestation (If Required)

Available for non-Hague countries.

Our Apostille Service Includes

  • Solicitor certification (if required)

  • Priority FCDO submission

  • Tracked return delivery

Processing Time

  • Next working day submission if received by 12:30 pm

  • Delivery within 1–2 working days after FCDO

Costs

Service Fee (excl. VAT) Notes
Solicitor Certification £25 Required if not signed by authorised official
Apostille Service £29 Handling fee
FCDO Apostille Fee £40 Government fee
Total £94 With certification
Total £69 Without certification
Royal Mail Tracked £8.75 UK delivery
DHL/FedEx International £75 Worldwide
Scanning (PDF) £12/page Optional