How to Apostille a Document in The Bahamas | Step-by-Step 2026

Step-by-Step Guide — 2026

How to Apostille a Document in The Bahamas

Q: Where do you get an apostille in The Bahamas?

Apostilles for Bahamas-issued documents are issued by the Consular Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, located at Charlotte House, Charlotte and Shirley Street, Nassau. This is the only authority in The Bahamas that can issue an apostille.

Q: How much does an apostille cost in The Bahamas?

The government fee for a Bahamas apostille is $120 per document, paid to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Procurement and shipping costs are additional and vary by document type, destination country, and urgency. If the underlying document must be retrieved first (e.g. a certified marriage certificate from the Registrar General), that costs $20. WhatsApp Glenn Ferguson at +1-(242)-395-8495 for a total cost quote.

An apostille authenticates a Bahamas-issued document for use in any of the 125 countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention. The process runs through the Consular Division of the Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nassau. The government fee is $120 per document. Standard processing is 4–7 business days. Glenn Ferguson handles the complete process for clients who are overseas.

Quick Answer: Submit a certified copy of your Bahamas-issued document to the Consular Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Charlotte House, Charlotte and Shirley Street, Nassau. Pay $120. Collect the apostilled document in 4–7 business days. If you are not in Nassau, Glenn handles everything on your behalf.

Not in Nassau? WhatsApp Glenn your document type, destination country, and timeline and he will quote the full cost and turnaround.

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Bahamas Apostille — Key Facts

Government fee (per document)$120 USD

Issuing authorityMinistry of Foreign Affairs

Standard processing4–7 business days

Express processing24 hours (if required)

Hague Convention memberYes — 125+ countries

Remote service availableYes — Glenn handles it

Procurement & ShippingAdditional — ask Glenn

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Step-by-Step Process

How to Apostille a Bahamas Document: 5 Steps

Every Bahamas apostille follows the same path, regardless of document type. Here is exactly how it works.

Obtain a certified copy

Get the underlying document from the issuing authority. Marriage certificate: Registrar General, $20. Birth certificate: Registrar General. Court documents: Supreme Court Registry.

Confirm it is apostille-eligible

Only documents issued by a Bahamas government authority can be apostilled. Private or foreign-issued documents do not qualify.

Submit to Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Submit to the Consular Division, Charlotte House, Charlotte and Shirley Street, Nassau. Pay the $120 government fee.

Wait for processing

4–7 business days standard. 24-hour express may be available if required. Glenn advises on current Ministry wait times before you commit to a deadline.

Collect and ship

Glenn collects the apostilled document from the Ministry and ships it by international courier to your address. Tracking provided.

If you are not in Nassau: Glenn handles every step on your behalf. You do not need to travel to The Bahamas to have a Bahamas document apostilled. WhatsApp him your document type and destination country and he takes care of the rest.

What Can Be Apostilled

Documents Eligible for a Bahamas Apostille

Any document issued by a Bahamas government authority qualifies. Below are the most common requests Glenn handles.

Marriage Certificates

Certified copy from the Registrar General's Department ($20)
Required for name change, immigration, and overseas marriage registration
Most commonly needed by UK, EU, and Australian clients
Glenn can retrieve the certificate and apostille in one service

Birth Certificates

Certified copy from the Registrar General's Department
Required for dual nationality applications and visa processes

Death Certificates

Certified copy from the Registrar General's Department
Required for overseas estate administration and probate

Police Certificates & Court Documents

Royal Bahamas Police Force good conduct letters
Supreme Court judgements and orders
Required for immigration, employment, and international legal matters

Costs & Timeline

Bahamas Apostille Cost Breakdown

Government & Service Fees

Apostille government fee (Ministry of Foreign Affairs)$120 USD per document

Certified marriage certificate (Registrar General)$20 USD

Procurement & ShippingAdditional — ask Glenn

The $120 government fee is fixed. Procurement, courier, and shipping costs depend on your document type, destination country, and urgency. WhatsApp Glenn for an exact total before committing.

Consular Division — Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Verified 2026)

Address: Charlotte House, Charlotte and Shirley Street, Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas

Hours: Monday to Friday, standard government office hours

Standard processing: 4–7 business days from submission

Express processing: 24-hour turnaround (availability not guaranteed — confirm with Glenn)

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“Most of my apostille clients are overseas — they married in the Bahamas and are back in the UK, USA, Canada, or Australia and now need their certificate authenticated for a name change, immigration application, or to register the marriage locally. I handle the entire chain from here in Nassau: I retrieve the certified certificate from the Registrar General, submit it to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, collect the apostilled document, and ship it to your door. You send me the details on WhatsApp and I take it from there.”

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Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer — Nassau, Bahamas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bahamas Apostille — Common Questions

How do I apostille a document in The Bahamas?+

Submit a certified copy of your Bahamas-issued document to the Consular Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Charlotte House, Charlotte and Shirley Street, Nassau. Pay the $120 government fee. Processing takes 4 to 7 business days. If you are not in Nassau, Glenn Ferguson handles the complete process on your behalf. WhatsApp Glenn with your document type, destination country, and timeline.

Where do you get an apostille in The Bahamas?+

Apostilles for Bahamas-issued documents are issued exclusively by the Consular Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, located at Charlotte House, Charlotte and Shirley Street, Nassau. No other office in The Bahamas can issue an apostille.

How long does an apostille take in The Bahamas?+

Standard processing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is 4 to 7 business days from the date of submission. Express 24-hour processing may be available if required depending on current Ministry workload. If the underlying certified document (e.g. marriage certificate from the Registrar General) needs to be retrieved first, add 1 to 2 business days. Glenn advises on current wait times before submission.

How much does an apostille cost in The Bahamas?+

The government fee is $120 USD per document, paid to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Procurement and shipping costs are additional and vary by document type, destination country, and urgency. A certified marriage certificate from the Registrar General costs $20 if retrieval is needed. WhatsApp Glenn for your total cost based on your specific situation.

What documents can be apostilled in The Bahamas?+

Any document issued by a Bahamas government authority can be apostilled: marriage certificates, birth certificates, death certificates, police good conduct certificates, Supreme Court orders, and notarised documents. Documents issued by private entities or foreign governments cannot receive a Bahamas apostille.

Can I apostille a Bahamas document if I am not in Nassau?+

Yes. Glenn Ferguson provides a complete remote apostille service. He retrieves the certified document from the issuing authority, submits it to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and ships the apostilled document internationally. You do not need to be in Nassau. WhatsApp Glenn your document type and destination country.

Who do I call to get a Bahamas Apostille?+

Call or WhatsApp Glenn Ferguson at +1-(242)-395-8495. Glenn is a Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer based in Nassau who handles the complete apostille process for local and international clients — certified document retrieval, Consular Division submission, and worldwide courier delivery. He has managed Bahamas apostille requests for 24+ years and is the fastest, most direct route to an authenticated document whether you are in Nassau or overseas. WhatsApp Glenn now to get started.

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Glenn Handles the Entire Apostille Process From Nassau

You do not need to be in The Bahamas. WhatsApp Glenn your document type, destination country, and timeline and he will quote your total cost and handle everything end to end.

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Glenn Ferguson

Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer WPIC-Certified Wedding Planner BREA Licensed Real Estate Agent Nassau-Based Since 2001

Glenn Ferguson is a Licensed Bahamas Marriage Officer and Nassau resident with 24+ years of experience navigating Bahamian government processes. He handles apostille requests for international clients who married in the Bahamas and need their documents authenticated for use in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and the EU. He manages the entire chain from certified copy retrieval through to international courier delivery.

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