UK Marriage Certificate Apostille – UK Legalisation Service

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

What is a UK Marriage Certificate Apostille?

A UK marriage certificate is an official record of marriage issued by a civil registrar or place of worship.

You may need an apostille for:

• Overseas immigration

• Spousal visa applications

• International marriage recognition

Why You Need an Apostille

Foreign authorities require marriage certificates to be legally verified.

Can I Legalise a UK Marriage Certificate?

✅ Yes — originals or certified copies from GRO, registry offices, NRS, or GRONI are accepted.
❌ Draft or photocopied registrar-signed certificates not accepted.

Apostille Requirements

• No solicitor certification required for valid originals from registry authorities.

• Religious or foreign marriage certificates must be solicitor-certified.

Acceptable Formats

✔ Original or certified copy from GRO, local registry, NRS, or GRONI
✔ Religious marriage certificate (must be solicitor-certified)

Embassy Attestation (If Required)

Available for non-Hague countries.

Our Apostille Service Includes

• Document checking

• Priority FCDO submission

• Tracked delivery

Processing Time

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

• Delivery in 1–2 working days after FCDO

Costs