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Marriage Certificate
For couples married in The Bahamas needing international recognition for immigration, name change, or banking.
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Nassau · Since 2001
Bahamas apostille services, handled from Nassau.
Certified document retrieval, Ministry of Foreign Affairs submission, and worldwide courier delivery — coordinated personally by Glenn Ferguson.
4–7 days · standard turnaround
125+ countries · Hague Convention recognized
24+ years · serving international clients
What we handle
Every Bahamas document type, end-to-end.
From your destination wedding marriage certificate to corporate filings for your offshore company.
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Power of Attorney
Real estate closings, offshore banking, legal representation. Notarized POA legalized for cross-border use.
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Birth Certificate
Citizenship matters, immigration filings, dual nationality applications, and overseas school enrollment.
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Police Certificate
Background documentation for residency applications, overseas employment, and visa processing.
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Corporate Documents
Certificates of incorporation, resolutions, shareholder records for international banking and compliance.
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Rush Service
Priority coordination and expedited courier arrangements when immigration or closing deadlines are tight.
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How it works
Four steps. Nothing hidden.
Step 01
Send the details
WhatsApp Glenn the document type, destination country, and any deadline. He confirms what's needed and quotes the full cost.
Step 02
Document retrieval
If you need a certified copy (e.g. marriage certificate from the Registrar General), Glenn collects it on your behalf in Nassau.
Step 03
Ministry submission
Glenn submits to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consular Division. Standard processing is 4–7 business days.
Step 04
Courier worldwide
Apostilled documents shipped by DHL, FedEx, or UPS with tracking. Delivered anywhere in the world.
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Why Glenn
A licensed Bahamas marriage officer who knows the buildings, the people, and the paperwork.
Glenn Ferguson has been working with international clients in Nassau since 2001. He's officiated 200+ weddings, helped buyers close on Bahamas real estate, and walked countless couples through the same post-wedding paperwork most never knew they'd need.
What that means in practice: he knows the exact desk at the Registrar General's office on Shirley Street, the current officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Consular Division on East Hill Street, and which courier handles same-day pickup. The kind of local knowledge no online service replicates.
24+Years in Nassau
200+Ceremonies officiated
5.0★Verified clients
Who we serve
Clients worldwide, often on tight deadlines.
Destination Wedding Couples
You got married in Nassau, Exuma, or Harbour Island — and now your home country wants an apostilled certificate before they'll change your name or grant a spousal visa.
Real Estate Buyers & Investors
You're closing on Bahamas property remotely and your attorney needs an apostilled power of attorney or notarized affidavit shipped to the closing.
Immigration Lawyers & Consultants
Your client needs a Bahamas police certificate, marriage record, or birth certificate apostilled for a residency filing — and the case deadline is moving.
Offshore Companies & Counsel
Your IBC or trust needs corporate documents apostilled for foreign banking, regulatory compliance, or cross-border transactions.
Common questions
What clients ask before getting started.
How much does a Bahamas apostille cost?
The Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs charges $120 USD per apostille. If a certified marriage certificate or other underlying document must first be retrieved from the Registrar General's Department, that adds $20 per copy.
Concierge coordination and international courier shipping are quoted separately based on your document type and destination country. WhatsApp Glenn for a full quote.
How long does Bahamas apostille processing take?
Standard processing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is 4–7 business days from submission. If the underlying certified document must be retrieved first, add 1–2 business days.
International courier delivery adds 1–5 days depending on destination. Expedited handling at the Ministry may be possible depending on current workload — Glenn confirms before submitting.
Who actually issues apostilles in The Bahamas?
Apostilles are issued exclusively by the Consular Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nassau. No other office in The Bahamas can issue an apostille.
The Bahamas has been a member of the Hague Apostille Convention since 1973, so its apostilles are recognized in 125+ member countries without additional embassy legalization.
Can I apostille a Bahamas document from overseas?
Yes — most clients do exactly that. You typically only need to be in The Bahamas to obtain the underlying document (and sometimes not even then). Once Glenn has the certified document or your notarized original, you can be anywhere in the world.
WhatsApp him the details, ship or authorize retrieval, and the apostilled document arrives at your door.
Does my country accept a Bahamas apostille?
If your country is one of the 125+ members of the Hague Apostille Convention, yes — no embassy step required. This includes the United States, Canada (since January 11, 2024), the United Kingdom, Australia, all EU member states, and most of Latin America and Asia.
For non-Hague countries (e.g. UAE before 2025, China before 2023), additional authentication or consular legalization may apply. Glenn confirms the correct path before processing.
What's the difference between an apostille and authentication?
An apostille is a single-step certification used between Hague Convention member countries. It's a stamp from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that's universally recognized by all 125+ members.
Authentication / legalization is the older multi-step process for countries that aren't Hague members — typically Ministry of Foreign Affairs plus the destination country's embassy or consulate. Slower, more expensive, and rarely needed today.
Do I need the original marriage certificate?
You need an official certified copy issued by the Bahamas Registrar General's Department. The ceremonial certificate handed to you at your wedding — the decorative one — is not the legal version and cannot be apostilled.
If you don't have a certified copy, Glenn retrieves one for you ($20 government fee, 1–2 business days).
Get started
Tell Glenn what you need.
Tell Glenn what you need.
Quote and timeline in the same day.
Send your document type, destination country, and deadline. You'll get a clear, all-in quote and an honest read on turnaround — no upfront commitment.
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