Marriage license
You apply for this before the wedding. Follow the instructions in your account and upload the issued license before scheduling your ceremony.
Your marriage certificate
Know what happens after you say yes
Understand the difference between your license and certificate, what follows the ceremony and when an apostille may help.
Your online account guides the preparation. After your live wedding, the marriage is filed and the certificate process begins.
See what happens next ↓
Start with the two documents
Your license comes before your certificate
These names can sound similar, but they belong to different steps. Knowing which one you need makes the online process easier to follow.
Marriage certificate
This records the marriage after your ceremony is completed and filed. A physical certified copy is mailed to your address.
Apostille
This authenticates the certificate for use abroad when requested. It is an additional document step included in the ceremony + apostille package.
After your live wedding
From the ceremony to your certificate
Your wedding happens live on Zoom. The paperwork that follows creates the official record of your marriage.
See the whole process ↗Your marriage is filed
After your ceremony, the officiant completes the required filing.
Your certificate is issued
The official certificate is prepared after the marriage is recorded.
Your certified copy is mailed
A physical certified certificate is sent to your address. Keep your delivery details current and contact our team if they change.
Your apostille order is handled, if included
If you chose ceremony + apostille, your order includes the authentication process for your certificate.
Using your certificate abroad
What an apostille does
An apostille authenticates the document. It does not decide whether a country or office will recognize your marriage or approve an application.
Explore the apostille guide ↗Helpful details to have ready
- Where you plan to use the certificate
- Whether the receiving office asks for an apostille
- Whether it needs a translation or extra copies
- The name and address for delivery
Questions you may have
Getting your documents ready
Is the certificate the same as the license?
No. You apply for a license before the ceremony. The certificate is issued after the marriage is completed and filed.
Will we receive a paper certificate?
Yes. A physical certified marriage certificate is mailed to your address. Contact the team if you need help with the delivery details for your order.
Do both packages include an apostille?
No. The $399 package is for the ceremony. The $899 package includes the ceremony and apostille authentication. Compare packages ↗
What if we need extra copies?
Contact our team about extra certified copies and the charges that apply to your order.
Does the certificate change our names automatically?
No. Updating identification, accounts and other records takes separate steps if you choose to change your name. Find the name change checklist ↗
Where do we ask about an existing order?
Sign in to your account or contact the team with the name and email used for your booking. Get help with your order ↗
Help with your next step
Ask us about your certificate
Tell us whether you have an existing booking or are choosing a package. We can help you understand the document support available.
