After several years living in Turkey, Mr and Mrs H decided to adopt a child. As part of the legal adoption process, the Turkish authorities requested proof that they were legally married.
To satisfy this requirement, they had to provide an official UK marriage certificate that had been legalised with an Apostille before it would be accepted overseas.
Unfortunately, they had long since misplaced their original marriage certificate.
At first, Mr and Mrs H assumed replacing the certificate would be straightforward. However, they soon discovered that obtaining a replacement marriage certificate and having it legalised were two separate processes involving different UK organisations.
Living outside the UK made the situation even more difficult. They were unsure where to begin, how the Apostille process worked, or whether they were ordering the correct document. They were also conscious that any delays could hold up their adoption application.
Rather than trying to coordinate everything themselves from Turkey, Mr and Mrs H decided to use UK Document Services.
They wanted one experienced company to manage every stage of the application and ensure the correct documentation reached Turkey without unnecessary delays.
How to Get an Apostilled Marriage Certificate
To begin the process, Mr and Mrs H simply completed our secure online Order Form using the marriage details they knew. As they required their marriage certificate to be legalised, they simply selected the Apostille option during the ordering process and completed their secure online payment.
From that point onwards, UK Document Services took care of everything. We located the correct marriage record, obtained the certified copy of the marriage certificate, arranged for it to be legalised by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), and organised secure delivery of the completed Apostilled document to Turkey.
Because we managed the entire application from start to finish, Mr and Mrs H did not need to contact registry offices, the FCDO or any other UK organisation.
Every stage was coordinated by one experienced team, reducing the likelihood of mistakes and ensuring the marriage certificate was suitable for use in Turkey.
The Apostilled marriage certificate arrived safely in Turkey, allowing the couple to submit the outstanding documentation and continue their adoption process with confidence.
Apostilled Marriage Certificate Dispatch Times
Marriage Certificate Dispatch Times
- Standard Service – dispatch is up to 10 working days
- Rapid Service – dispatch is up to 5 working days
- Priority Service – dispatch is next working day
Apostille Dispatch Times
- Standard Service – dispatch is up to an additional 7 working days.
NB. Delivery time should be added to the stated estimated dispatch date.
The documents were dispatched using the delivery option chosen by the client:
- 1st Class Airmail (10-12 Days)
- International Tracked Service (7-10 days)
- Courier (1-2 days) – The most reliable delivery option
How UK Document Services helps:
- One straightforward application for both the marriage certificate and Apostille.
- No need to deal with multiple UK departments.
- We manage the entire legalisation process.
- Professional guidance throughout
- Secure delivery to Turkey.
- Friendly support by telephone and email.
- One dedicated point of contact from beginning to end.
Mr and Mrs H said the service removed a huge weight from their shoulders. Instead of spending their time researching government procedures and worrying whether they had completed everything correctly, they were able to concentrate on preparing for the newest addition to their family. Knowing that experienced professionals were managing the paperwork gave them real peace of mind during an important chapter in their lives. was extremely pleased that he chose UK Document Services as it removed the need to trace closed courts or navigate complex court systems himself. The service significantly reduced delays and stress, with expert handling of all court processes on his behalf. From start to finish, everything was managed through a simple, streamlined process, giving him clarity and peace of mind.
Need an apostille stamp marriage certificate UK?
Whether you need a replacement marriage certificate, an Apostille, or both, UK Document Services can manage the entire process for you. Complete our secure online Order Form today and we’ll take care of the rest.
