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