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