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Getting Married Abroad

I am getting married abroad and require my birth extract "authenticated". How do I go about this?

An "authentication" can be provided by the General Register Office for Scotland for a fee. Please email our Authentication of extracts section using our contact form. They will be glad to help and will advise you of the current fee.

Please note that an "authentication" is not acceptable to every foreign government and some ask for what is called an "apostille" to be written on the back of an extract. This procedure is governed by international convention and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is responsible for adding the "apostille". If you require an "apostille" please contact the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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