Virginia Birth Certificate and Single Status for Your Overseas Wedding
Our client, a Virginia resident, had her heart set on a picturesque wedding in Spain. However, she quickly realized that navigating international document requirements could be overwhelming. Spain, like many countries, requires authenticated documents to confirm their validity. Among these was her Virginia birth certificate, which needed to be recognized as legally valid abroad. That’s where Elite Documents stepped in to guide her every step of the way.
A Simple Mission: We Knew Exactly Where to Start
She had a simple request: to have her birth certificate and single status certificate, both from Virginia, apostilled for use abroad. These documents are key for her upcoming plans, and she wanted the process to be quick and stress-free. We’re here to make it effortless, ensuring everything is properly authenticated so she can focus on what truly matters.
We started with the Birth Certificate:
- Obtaining the Vital Record: We assisted our client in retrieving her certified Virginia birth certificate through VitalChek, a trusted third-party service for ordering vital records online. The document was delivered directly to our office for processing.
State Apostille Certification: We initiated the apostille process through the Virginia Secretary of State after receiving the birth certificate. This certification authenticates the document for legal use in Spain.
Timely Turnaround: Despite the complexity of the process, we ensured a quick turnaround of 2- 4 weeks, providing consistent updates to our client.
Important Things You Should Know About Virginia Vital Records
When it comes to Virginia vital records, such as birth, marriage, and divorce certificates, here’s what you need to know:
Private and Restricted Access: Vital records in Virginia are private. Only the person named on the record or immediate family members can request certified copies.
Eligibility for Apostille: For a Virginia vital record (like a birth or marriage certificate) to be eligible for an apostille, it must be issued within the last 12 months. This is essential for international use, so make sure your document is up to date.
Court Records and Apostille: Virginia court records require a triple seal for apostille certification. This extra step is needed to authenticate the document for use outside of the United States.
A Love Story That Crossed Oceans
Simultaneously Securing a Single Status Certificate from the Virginia Department of Health
Obtaining the Document: Assisted the client in obtaining her certified Single Status Certificate from the Virginia Vital Records Office. Ensured the document met all necessary requirements for international use. The certificate was delivered to our office for further processing.
State Apostille Certification: Initiated the apostille process through the Virginia Secretary of State. Ensured the certificate was authenticated and legally valid for use abroad.
Timely Turnaround: Completed the entire process within 2-4 weeks.
- Provided consistent updates to keep the client informed at every stage.
Important Things You Should Know About Single Status Documents
- 1. Notarized Declaration of Single Status
This affidavit declares you are single and must be notarized. After notarization, it needs an apostille for international use. - State-Issued Certificate of Single Status: Some states issue an official Certificate of Single Status, confirming no marriage record was found. Check with the authorities in your destination country to see which document is required.
- Court-Issued Single Status Affidavit
In some areas, you can get a court-issued affidavit confirming your unmarried status. This also needs apostille certification. - Remote Online Notarization – For fast processing, you can remotely notarize your single status affidavit and get it apostilled within 1-2 days.
A Happy Ending: From Virginia to “I Do” in Spain
Our Virginia client had a dream: to marry her partner in beautiful Spain. To make it happen, she needed her birth certificate and Single Status Certificate apostilled for legal use.
At Elite Documents, we handled everything—from retrieving the documents to securing the necessary apostilles through the Virginia Secretary of State. With our help, her paperwork was ready on time, leaving her free to focus on her big day.
She tied the knot in Spain without a hitch, and we’re thrilled to have been part of her journey. Wishing her a lifetime of love and happiness!
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