Phoenix, AZ
Federal Marriage Record Apostille in Phoenix, AZ
How Phoenix 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 Phoenix actually have a Arizona state record, which goes to the Arizona Secretary of State. Only genuinely federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
- County
- Maricopa County
- Federal court
- U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
- State apostille office
- Arizona Secretary of State, Phoenix
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (headquarters)
Married in Arizona? It’s probably a state record
Marriage certificates issued by a Arizona county clerk or the state vital records office are state documents, apostilled by the Arizona Secretary of State in Phoenix — not by the U.S. Department of State. Only consular or federally issued marriage records take the federal route.
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Phoenix: the local details
Phoenix is in Maricopa County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Arizona state documents are apostilled by the Arizona Secretary of State in Phoenix.
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 Phoenix
We don’t have an office in Phoenix — and you don’t need one. Phoenix 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 Phoenix — FAQ
Is there an apostille office in Phoenix for a Federal Marriage Record?
State-issued versions go to the Arizona Secretary of State in Phoenix; federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
Do I need to visit an office in Phoenix?
No. Phoenix clients send documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from Phoenix?
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 Phoenix?
Phoenix is in Maricopa County, within the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.
Related: All documents in Phoenix · Federal Marriage Record in Arizona · Federal Marriage Record — full guide
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