Memphis, TN
Federal Marriage Record Apostille in Memphis, TN
How Memphis 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 Memphis actually have a Tennessee state record, which goes to the Tennessee Secretary of State. Only genuinely federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
- County
- Shelby County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee
- State apostille office
- Tennessee Secretary of State, Nashville
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (headquarters)
Married in Tennessee? It’s probably a state record
Marriage certificates issued by a Tennessee county clerk or the state vital records office are state documents, apostilled by the Tennessee Secretary of State in Nashville — not by the U.S. Department of State. Only consular or federally issued marriage records take the federal route.
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Memphis: the local details
Memphis is in Shelby County, within the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee. Tennessee state documents are apostilled by the Tennessee Secretary of State in Nashville.
About the Federal Marriage Record
How to apostille a federally issued or consular marriage record for spousal visas and foreign registration.
Getting it done from Memphis
We don’t have an office in Memphis — and you don’t need one. Memphis clients send documents by mail, and our nearest office is Washington, D.C. (headquarters).
| Destination | Route | Our turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Hague Convention country | U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days |
| Non-Hague country | Authentication + embassy legalization | 15–17 business days |
Federal Marriage Record in Memphis — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Memphis for a Federal Marriage Record?
State-issued versions go to the Tennessee Secretary of State in Nashville; federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
Do I need to visit an office in Memphis?
No. Memphis clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Memphis?
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 Memphis?
Memphis is in Shelby County, within the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee.
Related: All documents in Memphis · Federal Marriage Record in Tennessee · Federal Marriage Record — full guide
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