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Federal Marriage Record Apostille in Denver, CO

How Denver residents get their Federal Marriage Record authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, the local details, timing and price.

Quick answer

Most federal marriage record holders in Denver actually have a Colorado state record, which goes to the Colorado Secretary of State. Only genuinely federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.

County
The City and County of Denver
Federal court
U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
State apostille office
Colorado Secretary of State, Denver
Our nearest office
Washington, D.C. (headquarters)

Married in Colorado? It’s probably a state record

Marriage certificates issued by a Colorado county clerk or the state vital records office are state documents, apostilled by the Colorado Secretary of State in Denver — not by the U.S. Department of State. Only consular or federally issued marriage records take the federal route.

Send us a photo before ordering and we’ll tell you which route yours takes.

Denver: the local details

Denver is in the City and County of Denver, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. Colorado state documents are apostilled by the Colorado Secretary of State in Denver.

About the Federal Marriage Record

How to apostille a federally issued or consular marriage record for spousal visas and foreign registration.

Check who issued it first. Most U.S. marriage certificates are state documents from a county clerk, which authenticate through that state — not federally. Sending one to the Department of State gets it returned.

Getting it done from Denver

We don’t have an office in Denver — and you don’t need one. Denver clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is Washington, D.C. (headquarters).

DestinationRouteOur turnaround
Hague Convention countryU.S. Department of State apostille10–12 business days
Non-Hague countryAuthentication + embassy legalization15–17 business days

Federal Marriage Record in Denver — FAQ

Is there an apostille office in Denver for a Federal Marriage Record?

State-issued versions go to the Colorado Secretary of State in Denver; federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.

Do I need to visit an office in Denver?

No. Denver clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.

How long does it take from Denver?

About 10–12 business days for Hague Convention countries and 15–17 for non-Hague countries including embassy legalization, plus shipping.

How much does it cost?

$299 per document for Hague countries, with government fees and U.S. shipping included; non-Hague destinations are $399 including embassy legalization.

Which federal court covers Denver?

Denver is in the City and County of Denver, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.

Related: All documents in Denver · Federal Marriage Record in Colorado · Federal Marriage Record — full guide

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