Mississippi Marriage Certificate Apostille for Use in Mexico

A Marriage Certificate issued in Mississippi must be apostilled by the Mississippi Secretary of State before it can be used in Mexico. This certification confirms the authenticity of the document and ensures its legal recognition in Mexico under The Hague Apostille Convention.

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Processing Time Not specifically published by the Secretary of State Processing times may vary depending on document volume and mailing method
Mailing Address (FedEx)P.O. Box 136, Jackson, MS 39205-0136, Jackson, 39201
Phone Number(601) 359-1615

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Avoiding Rejection: A Guide to the Mississippi Marriage Certificate Apostille Process

Rules for Marriage Certificate

  • Certified Document

    You must submit an original certified copy issued by the Mississippi State Department of Health (Vital Records) or a Circuit Clerk's office in the county where the license was issued. It must have the original signature of the State Registrar or Circuit Clerk.

  • Notarization is REQUIRED (Critical Step)

    This is Mississippi's key requirement. The certified marriage certificate must be notarized by a Mississippi Notary Public before you send it to the Secretary of State. The notary must affix their seal and complete their notarial certificate. Rejection Cause: Sending the document without this notarization. The state apostilles the notary's signature, not the vital records official's signature directly.

  • Complete Cover Sheet

    You must include a completed "Document Authentication/Apostille Request Form" which acts as your cover sheet. This form is available on the Mississippi Secretary of State's website and is mandatory.

  • Correct Payment

    Include a $10.00 per apostille fee. Payment must be made by check or money order payable to "Mississippi Secretary of State." Cash is not accepted for mail-in requests.

  • Pre-Paid Return Shipping

    You must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with sufficient postage. Using a trackable service like USPS Priority Mail is highly recommended.