Attestation: US marriage certificate for Egypt

Here's a step-by-step guide to attest a US marriage certificate for Egypt:

Pre-attestation Requirements

1. Original Marriage Certificate: Obtain the original or a certified copy from the issuing authority (e.g., county clerk's office).

2. Apostille: Obtain an Apostille certificate from the Secretary of State's office in the state where the marriage certificate was issued (approx. $5-$50, 1-5 working days).

3. Certified Translation: Translate the marriage certificate into Arabic.

Attestation Process

1. US Department of State: Authenticate the Apostilled marriage certificate (approx. $8, 1-2 working days).

2. Egyptian Embassy or Consulate: Authenticate the document in the US (approx. $50-$100, 3-5 working days).

3. Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Authenticate the document in Egypt (approx. EGP 100-500, 3-5 working days).

Additional Requirements

1. Certification by the Egyptian Ministry of Justice: Optional, for legal purposes.

2. Registration with Egyptian authorities: Register the attested marriage certificate with relevant authorities (e.g., Egyptian Ministry of Interior).

3. Certified copy: Obtain a certified copy of the attested marriage certificate for official use.

Estimated Time and Costs

1. Total estimated time: 15-30 working days.

2. Total estimated cost: $1,200-$1,500

Recommended Service Providers

1. US Department of State: Apostille and Authentication Services

2. Egyptian Embassy or Consulate in the US

3. Certified translation agencies (e.g., Etymology Translation Services)

4. Document attestation services (e.g., AttestationPro Document Attestation Services)

Important Considerations

1. Verify requirements with Egyptian authorities before starting the process.

2. Ensure all documents are original or certified copies.

3. Use reputable service providers to avoid delays.

4. Track documents carefully throughout the process.

5. Check with Egyptian authorities for any additional requirements specific to your situation.

Caution: the above information is only for your information purposes and it is subject to our further changes or edits, and it shall not be any way be treated as an official advice from us, and we shall not be responsible for any costs and losses you may suffer if you act in reliance of any part of the information above.