New Hampshire
Federal Marriage Record Apostille in New Hampshire
How New Hampshire residents get their Federal Marriage Record authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the New Hampshire Secretary of State can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
Most federal marriage record holders in New Hampshire actually have a state-issued record, which goes to the New Hampshire Secretary of State. Only genuinely federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
- Authenticated by
- Depends on the issuer
- New Hampshire apostille office
- New Hampshire Secretary of State, Concord
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
- $299 per document, government fees included
Married in New Hampshire? It’s probably a state record
Marriage certificates issued by a New Hampshire county clerk or the state vital records office are state documents, apostilled by the New Hampshire Secretary of State in Concord — 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.
About the Federal Marriage Record
How to apostille a federally issued or consular marriage record for spousal visas and foreign registration.
What the New Hampshire Secretary of State can do
The New Hampshire Secretary of State in Concord issues apostilles for documents signed by New Hampshire officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from New Hampshire registrars, New Hampshire state-court records, and documents notarized by New Hampshire notaries. It has no authority over federal documents such as FBI reports, USCIS certificates or IRS letters.
State offices set their own procedures and fees, so confirm current requirements with the office before submitting a state document.
Getting it done from New Hampshire
We serve New Hampshire by mail from our Washington, D.C. headquarters, close to the Office of Authentications. There’s no need to visit an office in person.
| 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 |
Serving Manchester, Nashua, Concord and everywhere else in New Hampshire.
Federal Marriage Record in New Hampshire — FAQ
Can the New Hampshire Secretary of State apostille my Federal Marriage Record?
Only if it's a New Hampshire-issued record. County and state-issued versions go to the New Hampshire Secretary of State; genuinely federal ones go to the U.S. Department of State.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from New Hampshire?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most New Hampshire clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from New Hampshire?
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.
Related: Federal Marriage Record — full guide · All documents in New Hampshire · Federal vs. state apostille
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