Consular legalization of the Certificate of Marital Status is an essential procedure to verify marital status for international purposes. Dịch Thuật Số 1 is committed to providing fast and accurate services, helping you save both time and costs.
Why Is Consular Legalization of the Certificate of Marital Status Necessary?
Consular legalization of the Certificate of Marital Status is an essential step when you need to use this document abroad — especially for procedures related to marriage with a foreign national or registering a marriage in another country.
This process ensures that documents issued by a competent Vietnamese authority are recognized and hold legal validity in the destination country. Without consular legalization, your certificate may be rejected for not meeting international legal requirements. This is a mandatory procedure for most marriage, immigration, or spouse visa applications.
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Procedure for Consular Legalization of a Foreign-Issued Certificate of Marital Status for Use in Vietnam
Consular legalization of a certificate of marital status refers to the process of verifying and authenticating the seal and signature of the foreign authority that issued the document. This ensures its validity before it can be officially recognized and used in Vietnam.
Case: Legalization Conducted in Vietnam
Step 1: Obtain Consular Certification from the Foreign Diplomatic Authority
You must bring the original certificate of marital status (along with a Vietnamese or English translation if the document is not written in one of these two languages) to the embassy or consulate of the issuing country in Vietnam for consular certification.
Step 2: Consular Legalization by Vietnamese Authorities
Once the consular certification seal has been obtained, prepare the following documents:
- Application form for authentication/consular legalization (according to the prescribed form)
- Hộ chiếu còn hiệu lực hoặc căn cước công dân/chứng minh nhân dân bản gốc.
- Nộp trực tiếp: Xuất trình bản gốc;
- Nộp qua bưu điện: Gửi kèm bản sao không cần công chứng;
- The original and a copy of the marital status certificate that has been consularly certified.
- Other related documents if requested.
- An envelope with the recipient’s address clearly written (if submitting by post).
This application should be submitted to one of the following offices:
- Consular Department – Ministry of Foreign Affairs: 40 Trần Phú, Ba Đình, Hà Nội
- Department of External Relations of Ho Chi Minh City: 6 Alexandre de Rhodes Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
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Case: Legalization Conducted Abroad
The procedure for consular legalization of a marital status certificate is carried out as follows:
Step 1: Consular Certification at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Issuing Country
Bring the marital status certificate along with a Vietnamese or English translation (if necessary) to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the certificate was issued to obtain consular certification (depending on the requirements, this may apply to either the original or the translated copy).
Step 2: Legalization at the Vietnamese Embassy
After the document has been certified, prepare and submit the following documents to the Vietnamese Embassy or Consulate in that country:
- Consular legalization application form
- Valid passport, ID card, or citizen ID card
- Original and a copy of the marital status certificate that has been consularly certified
- Other supporting documents as required
Once the above steps are completed, your **marital status certificate issued abroad** will be officially recognized in Vietnam and can be used for administrative purposes such as **marriage registration** or other **civil procedures.
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Consular Legalization Procedure for a Vietnamese Marital Status Certificate to Be Used Abroad
When you need to use a Certificate of Marital Status issued by a competent Vietnamese authority in a foreign country, you must go through the consular legalization process.
Unlike the consular certification of foreign documents for use in Vietnam, the legalization of a Vietnamese marital status certificate for use abroad involves the following steps:
Step 1: Translation and Notarization
Translate and notarize the marital status certificate into English or the official language of the destination country.
Step 2: Complete the Online Application Form
Fill out the online application form via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ public service portal:
- Consular Department (Hanoi)
- Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs
Step 3: Prepare and Submit the Dossier
Prepare the dossier, including the original certificate, notarized translation, and completed online form. Submit directly to one of the following offices:
- Consular Department – No. 40 Trần Phú Street, Ba Đình District, Hanoi
- Ho Chi Minh City Department of Foreign Affairs – No. 6 Alexandre de Rhodes Street, Bến Nghé Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Step 4: Receive the results
Collect the legalized document according to the appointment schedule provided by the receiving authority.
Step 5: Schedule an Appointment
After obtaining the consularly certified document, make an appointment with the embassy or consulate of the country where you intend to use it.
Step 6: Submit the Dossier to the Embassy
Submit your dossier for final legalization at the embassy and pay the applicable fees as required by that country.
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Full Consular Legalization Service for Certificates of Marital Status
You can handle the entire procedure yourself if you are familiar with the process and the specific requirements of each country. However, if you wish to save time and avoid complications caused by missing or incorrect information, you can choose the professional support service provided by No.1 Translation.
With a team of over 15 years of experience, No.1 Translation will handle the entire process on your behalf using only the original documents you provide. All complex procedures will be managed comprehensively, ensuring peace of mind and maximum time and effort savings.
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- Extensive experience, accompanying clients through every step of the process.
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- Direct handling — no intermediaries involved.
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- Commitment to deadlines and information confidentiality.
- Efficient handling of urgent applications.
- Assistance with legalization at competent authorities.
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- Nationwide delivery of completed documents.
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- Translation from English to Vietnamese: From 49,000 VND/page + notarization fee from 50,000 VND
- Translation from Vietnamese to English: From 55,000 VND/page + notarization fee from 50,000 VND
- Consular certification (Seal of the Consular Department – Department of Foreign Affairs, Vietnam): 300,000 VND/stamp (for 1 stamp) or 250,000 VND/stamp if applying for 2 stamps or more
- Embassy fees: Consular legalization fees at the embassy vary depending on the document
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