Marriage Certificate
- Personal ServicesWhat is marriage certificate?
Marriage certificate is an official statement that two people are married. In most jurisdictions, a marriage certificate is issued by a government official only after the civil registration of the marriage. A marriage certificate usually contains who married whom, when they were married, where they were married, who married them, and who was there.
Why do I need marriage certificate?
A marriage certificate may be required for a number of reasons
- Do you plan on legally changing your name? If so, you will be required to bring a certified copy of your marriage certificate to the social security office to do so. You will also be required to show your marriage certificate after you have changed your name legally to make changes to your name for bank accounts, at work, and more.
- Are you or a spouse joining your health benefits? If so, you will need to show proof of your marriage or major life event if you are outside of the normal enrollment period. Many insurance companies will require a marriage certificate to complete the coverage addition.
- Are you or a spouse a foreigner who will need to gain immigration benefit; you will be required to show proof of legal marriage that is valid within the United States. You will be required to show your marriage certificate for this process.
- Obtaining dual citizenship via marriage
Due to these reasons why you need your marriage certificate, among many others, you should always have a few certified copies for your records. If you need to obtain a certified copy of your marriage certificate for any reason, you can order one online now at www.apostille247.com