New Jersey
Federal Marriage Record Apostille in New Jersey
How New Jersey residents get their Federal Marriage Record authenticated for use abroad — which office handles it, what the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services can and can’t do, timing and price.
Quick answer
Most federal marriage record holders in New Jersey actually have a state-issued record, which goes to the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. Only genuinely federal versions go to the U.S. Department of State.
- Authenticated by
- Depends on the issuer
- New Jersey apostille office
- New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services, Trenton
- Our nearest office
- Washington, D.C. (by mail)
- Price
- $299 per document, government fees included
Married in New Jersey? It’s probably a state record
Marriage certificates issued by a New Jersey county clerk or the state vital records office are state documents, apostilled by the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services in Trenton — 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 Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services can do
The New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services in Trenton issues apostilles for documents signed by New Jersey officials — birth, death and marriage certificates from New Jersey registrars, New Jersey state-court records, and documents notarized by New Jersey 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 Jersey
We serve New Jersey 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 Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Trenton and everywhere else in New Jersey.
Federal Marriage Record in New Jersey — FAQ
Can the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services apostille my Federal Marriage Record?
Only if it's a New Jersey-issued record. County and state-issued versions go to the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services; genuinely federal ones go to the U.S. Department of State.
Do I have to travel to Washington, D.C. from New Jersey?
No. We handle the Washington submission for you. Most New Jersey clients send their documents by mail and receive them back by tracked courier.
How long does it take from New Jersey?
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 Jersey · Federal vs. state apostille
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