Ohio Marriage Certificate Apostille for Use in Mexico
A Marriage Certificate issued in Ohio must be apostilled by the Ohio 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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| ApostillePrice | $5.00 per document |
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| Mailing Address (FedEx) | 180 Civic Center Dr. Columbus, OH 43215-4138 |
| Phone Number | (614) 728-9200 |
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Avoiding Rejection: A Guide to the Ohio Marriage Certificate Apostille Process
Certified Document:
You must submit an original certified copy issued by the Ohio Department of Health (Vital Statistics) or a County Probate Court. It must have the original signature of the State Registrar or Probate Judge/Clerk.
Notarization is REQUIRED (Critical Step):
This is Ohio's key requirement. The certified marriage certificate must be notarized by an Ohio 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 "Notary Authentication/Apostille Request Form" which acts as your cover sheet. This form is available on the Ohio Secretary of State's website and is mandatory.
Correct Payment:
Include a $5.00 per apostille fee. Payment must be made by check or money order payable to "Ohio 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.
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Step 3 – Send Your Document
You can send your Marriage Certificate for apostille in two ways:
- Option 1: Mail it directly to the Ohio Secretary of State.
- Option 2: Use our FedEx Apostille Service — we’ll prepare, ship, and track your document securely from start to finish.
Our FedEx option saves time and ensures your document is handled professionally with guaranteed delivery both ways.
Step 4 – Receive Your Apostilled Birth Certificate
- 📦 Original apostilled document delivered by FedEx
- 📧 Digital scanned copy by email, ready for immediate use in Mexico
Why Use Mexico Apostille
- Expert service for Ohio-issued documents
- FedEx secure delivery with tracking
- Fast processing & dedicated support
- Apostilles valid for all Mexican authorities
Whether you’re applying for dual citizenship, marriage registration, or immigration in Mexico, we make sure your Ohio birth certificate is completed correctly and quickly.