Mr and Mrs B retired to Florida after spending most of their lives in England. Mr B had recently become eligible for Medicare and wanted to add his wife to his employer’s retirement health insurance and pension survivor benefits.
The insurance company requested an official UK marriage certificate with an Apostille before they would accept the document as evidence of their marriage.
Mr and Mrs B had no idea what an Apostille was or how to obtain one. They soon discovered that ordering a UK marriage certificate and arranging legalisation involved dealing with several UK organisations while living thousands of miles away.
Mr and Mrs B needed a simple, reliable service that could manage everything for them. They wanted one point of contact who could obtain the certificate, arrange the Apostille, and send the completed document safely to Florida.
What is an Apostille?
When a legal document is presented overseas, foreign authorities often need confirmation that it is genuine. An Apostille stamp confirms that a UK birth, marriage, death, or divorce certificate is recognised for use in countries that are members of the Hague Convention.
How to Get an Apostilled Marriage Certificate
- To order an apostille marriage certificate, simply complete the UK Document Services online order form and select the Apostille service as part of your order.
- UK Document Services will obtain the certified marriage certificate, arrange the Apostille, handle any queries, and complete the process on your behalf.
Mr and Mrs B provided the marriage details, including both parties’ full names, the date of marriage, and the place of marriage. We searched the records, obtained the official replacement marriage certificate, arranged the Apostille stamp, and sent the completed document to Florida.
Mr and Mrs B received their Apostilled marriage certificate safely in the USA. They were then able to provide the document to the insurance company so Mrs B could be added to the relevant health insurance and pension survivor benefits.
Apostilled 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.
Postage Options:
- 1st Class Airmail (12-15 Days)
- International Tracked Service (10-12 days)
- Courier (2-6 days) – The most reliable delivery option
How UK Document Services helps:
UK Document Services made the process simple from start to finish. Mr and Mrs B did not have to contact multiple UK organisations, complete additional forms, or try to understand the Apostille process themselves.
Need an Apostilled birth, marriage, death certificate or Decree Absolute?
Order online: https://www.uk-document-services.co.uk/apostille-service/
Phone: 0800 677 1171
Email: support@uk-document-services.co.uk
Or contact us using the Contact Us form on our website.
