How to Apostille a Guam Single status affidavit (2026 Guide)
To apostille a Guam single status affidavit, swear the affidavit (certificate of no record of marriage / free-to-marry) before a notary public. Then submit it to the Office of the Governor of Guam / Department of Administration for a territory-set fee. Mail processing takes about 10–20 business days; appointment. For a non-Hague destination, you also need US Department of State authentication and embassy legalization.
| Government fee | Confirm with the authority |
|---|---|
| Where to send it | Office of the Governor of Guam / Department of Administration |
| Required copy | Swear the affidavit (certificate of no record of marriage / free-to-marry) before a notary public. |
| Mail time | 10–20 business days |
| Counter | appointment |
| County pre-cert | Not required for this document |
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Step 1 — Get the right copy
Swear the affidavit (certificate of no record of marriage / free-to-marry) before a notary public. In Guam, guam vital records come from the Office of Vital Statistics, Department of Public Health and Social Services.
Step 2 — Submit to the Office of the Governor of Guam / Department of Administration
Include a signed cover sheet naming the destination country, payment payable to the authority above, and a prepaid return envelope. Confirm exact requirements on the official page linked in sources. Pay a territory-set fee by check or money order. Verify the current fee and process with the Office of the Governor before relying on this page.
Step 3 — Check the destination country
If your document is going to a Hague Apostille Convention member, the apostille is the last step. If the destination is not a member, you continue to the U.S. Department of State — Office of Authentications for authentication and then to that country's embassy for legalization. Confirm with theCountry Checker.
Common rejection reasons
- Wording does not match what the receiving country requires
- The notarization is incomplete or the county pre-cert step was skipped
Who typically needs this
Marrying abroad (almost every country asks for it).
Proving eligibility to marry to a foreign registrar.
Frequently asked questions
＋How much does it cost to apostille a single status affidavit in Guam?
Guam sets the fee through the Office of the Governor of Guam / Department of Administration; confirm it on the official page. You also pay for the certified copy and return shipping.
＋Can I apostille a photocopy of my single status affidavit?
No. Guam apostilles the certified or properly notarized document, not a plain photocopy. Wording does not match what the receiving country requires
＋How long does it take?
Mail processing in Guam runs about 10–20 business days. A counter option (appointment) can be faster. A non-Hague destination adds the federal and embassy steps on top.
＋Who usually needs a single status affidavit apostille?
People who marrying abroad (almost every country asks for it) or need it for proving eligibility to marry to a foreign registrar. The apostille lets a foreign authority accept your Guam single status affidavit.
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Reviewed by Billy Reiner, Editor
Last verified: July 13, 2026 against the Office of the Governor of Guam / Department of Administration and the HCCH status table(official page). See how we verify and how often on ourmethodology page.
This is informational, not legal advice. The receiving authority sets the final requirements — confirm with them and the office named above before you send anything.