Federal Marriage Record · India
Federal Marriage Record Apostille for India
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a Federal Marriage Record in India — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
India accepts a U.S. apostille. Your Federal Marriage Record needs one apostille from the U.S. Department of State — 10–12 business days with us. English generally accepted.
Key takeaways
- Issued by U.S. Department of State / consular authority; authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
- India is a Hague Convention country — the apostille is accepted with no embassy step.
- Through us: $299 all-in (including the $20 government fee and U.S. return shipping), 10–12 business days.
- Do it yourself: Form DS-4194 and a $20 fee per document — processed within 5 weeks by mail, or 7 business days if you drop it off in Washington, D.C.
- Route
- Apostille — one step
- Hague member since
- 14 July 2005
- Issuing authority
- US Department of State / consular authority
- Translation
- English generally accepted.
Is India a Hague Convention country?
Yes. The Apostille Convention has been in force for India since 14 July 2005, and for the United States since 15 October 1981 — so a U.S. apostille is accepted in India with no embassy step.
The route to India
A Federal Marriage Record is issued by US Department of State / consular authority, a federal authority, so it is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — never by a state office. For India, that apostille is the finish line.
People most often send documents to India for OCI cards, marriage registration, employment. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.
About the Federal Marriage Record
How to apostille a federally issued or consular marriage record for spousal visas and foreign registration.
You obtain this from US Department of State / consular authority. We can’t request it on your behalf, but once you have it, we handle everything through to delivery in India.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days | Hand-delivered in Washington, D.C. |
| Return shipping | 1–3 days in the U.S. | Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available |
Price: $299 per document, government fees and U.S. shipping included.
Translation for India
English generally accepted. If the receiving office asks for a translation anyway, we can arrange a certified one.
How it works
Confirm the route
Tell us you’re sending a Federal Marriage Record to India. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.
Get the document to us
Ship it to us with tracking (we send the address when we confirm your order), or drop it off by appointment at our West Palm Beach or Miami office.
Pre-submission review
We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.
Department of State
Hand-delivered to the Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
Delivery
Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in India.
Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (checked October 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.
How long does the Federal Marriage Record apostille take for India?
The U.S. Department of State is the only office that issues a federal apostille. Mailed in yourself, it is processed within 5 weeks of receipt; dropped off in person in Washington, D.C., within 7 business days. Through us it takes 10–12 business days.
| Route | How | Processing time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mail it yourself | Form DS-4194 + check to the Office of Authentications, Sterling, VA | Within 5 weeks of receipt | $20 per document + shipping |
| Drop it off yourself | 600 19th Street NW, Washington, D.C. — Mon–Thu, 7:30–9:00 AM, no appointment | Within 7 business days | $20 per document + travel |
| Emergency appointment | Only for a life-or-death family emergency with travel within 2 weeks | Same day | $20 per document |
| Through Federal Apostille USA | We review it, drop it off in D.C. and return it to you with tracking | 10–12 business days total | $299 all-in |
What does it cost for India?
The government fee is $20 per document, paid with Form DS-4194. Our all-in price is $299 per document, covering the government fee, review, D.C. drop-off and U.S. return shipping.
Government figures: U.S. Department of State — Request Authentication Services (checked October 2026).
Federal Marriage Record for India — FAQ
Is India part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
Yes. The Convention has been in force for India since 14 July 2005, so a U.S. apostille is accepted there directly.
How long does it take to prepare a Federal Marriage Record for India?
About 10–12 business days for the U.S. Department of State apostille, plus return shipping.
How much does it cost to send a Federal Marriage Record to India?
$299 per document, with government fees and U.S. shipping included. We confirm your exact price before any payment.
Do I need a translation for India?
English generally accepted. We can arrange certified translation with your order.
Can you get the Federal Marriage Record for me?
No — you obtain it from US Department of State / consular authority first. Once you have it, we handle the rest.
Do I have to be in the United States?
No. Most India orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.
Related: Federal Marriage Record — full guide · All documents for India · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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