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:
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Immigration or spousal visa applications
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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
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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
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Solicitor certification (if required)
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Priority FCDO submission
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Tracked return delivery
Processing Time
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Next working day submission if received by 12:30 pm
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Delivery within 1–2 working days after FCDO
Costs
Service | Fee (excl. VAT) | Notes |
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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 |