Legalizing a marriage in Georgia for international recognition

How to authenticate a Georgian marriage certificate

A Georgian marriage certificate is an official state-issued document that is legally recognized in any country. However, for your marriage to “speak” the language of local legislation in your country, the document must undergo a legalization procedure. Despite the complex name, in reality it all comes down to choosing one of three paths, depending solely on the country where you plan to use the certificate.

1. Apostille certification (for Hague Convention countries)

For countries that are parties to the Hague Convention, an apostille is used – a special certification of the document’s authenticity.

2. Embassy legalization (for non-Hague countries)

For countries that have not signed the Hague Convention, consular legalization through the embassy is required.

3. No legalization required (for Minsk Convention countries)

For countries that are parties to the Minsk Convention, no separate legalization is needed; in this case, only a notarized translation into the national language is required.

Key information you should know

After the registration procedure, your marriage is legal only within the territory of Georgia. For it to be recognized in your country of residence or citizenship, you need to go through the legalization process for a Georgian marriage. Requirements may vary: even if your country is a party to the Hague or Minsk Convention, sometimes additional documents are required. All procedures in Georgia – apostille, certification of documents in justice authorities, or preparation for consular legalization – are fully handled by us. However, once you return home, you will still need to contact your local registry office and submit the documents we prepared. We recommend checking in advance whether any additional documents are needed to ensure your marriage is officially recognized in your country of residence. This way, you can be confident that everything is processed correctly and legally.

A Georgian marriage certificate that needs to be legalized

Our legalization support services

Many foreigners ask: “Why do I need an agency if I can go to the House of Justice myself?” The answer is simple: we don’t sell you just a translation service – we sell you peace of mind and confidence in the future. By contacting Kate&Co Weddings agency, you lift the burden of responsibility for every single letter in your documents. We know all the “hidden pitfalls” of Georgian bureaucracy and international standards, which is why we guarantee that your marriage will be recognized in any authority. This is why hundreds of couples choose us:

• All-inclusive – no hidden fees. We believe legalization is a basic necessity, not an extra service. That’s why most of our wedding packages already include all the necessary fees, translations, and legalization. You don’t need to worry about overpayments or finding a notary in an unfamiliar city.
• Impeccable document quality. For a certificate to be properly legalized or authenticated, it must go through the hands of professional translators and state registrars. We control every stage: from correct transliteration of your names to proper Ministry of Foreign Affairs stamps.
• Individual approach for each country. Legal requirements can seriously vary by region or state, and what works for the USA may not work for Germany or Saudi Arabia. We know the specifics of your region and prepare a document package so that your local official has no unnecessary questions.
• Time-saving. Instead of standing in lines and figuring out the intricacies of Georgian law, you can enjoy wine on a terrace overlooking the Caucasus Mountains. While you celebrate, we make your marriage legally recognized worldwide.

Kate&Co Weddings agency is your personal legal department in Georgia. We make the legalization process smooth and easy, ensuring you receive a document that opens doors in all government offices in your country.

Georgian marriage certificate issued with an apostille

Apostille certification for Hague Convention countries

If your country has signed the 1961 Hague Convention, legalization follows a simplified procedure. For this, an Apostille – a special international stamp confirming the legality of your marriage for other countries – is placed on the original document. With us, this process takes minimal time. While you celebrate and enjoy Georgia, we handle all the running around to the ministries for you.

Step-by-step process

We have organized the apostille process so that everything is ready literally the next day after your wedding:

1. Immediately after your marriage registration at the House of Justice in Georgia, you receive the original document and hand it over to us.
2. We go to the Ministry of Justice of Georgia, where your certificate is stamped with the official apostille stamp. We do this in an expedited mode – just 24 hours.
3. Once the apostille is ready, the document is handed over to a professional translator. We provide translation into any language you need: English, German, French, Italian, and others.
4. The final step – we notarize the translation so that it has full legal force.
5. We deliver the complete document package to you, officially recognized in your country.

“Registration + Apostille” Package: At our agency, full organization of the marriage registration together with the apostille procedure costs only $390. This is a very affordable price for your official status and peace of mind with paperwork.