MARRIAGE, CIVIL UNION, REMARRIAGE AND REAFFIRMATION OF CIVIL UNION INSTRUCTIONS (CLICK HERE)
INSTRUCTION FOR REQUESTING CERTIFIED COPIES OF A MARRIAGE, DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP OR CIVIL UNION CERTIFICATE IN PERSON OR BY MAIL:
Marriage Certificate: Must complete application, or submit signed letter containing full birth name of husband, full birth name of wife (before marriage), and date of marriage.
Domestic Partnership and/or Civil Union Certificate: Must complete application, or submit signed letter containing name of partner A, partner B, and date of event.
WHO MAY REQUEST YOUR MARRIAGE, DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP, AND/OR CIVIL UNION CERTIFICATE:
- Yourself - Your spouse/legal-partner (relationship must be proved)
- Your legal parents - Your sibling (proof of relationship required)
- Your legal guardian - Your child (proof of relationship required)
- Legal Representation - Your grandchild (proof of relationship required)
Definition of Valid Photo Identification: Legal document showing a photograph of the bearer, and must contain the following: signature, address, and birth date of the bearer. The ID must be issued by a government agency or organization. Ex: Photo Driver License
IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
|
Requests in Person: |
Valid photo ID as described above, OR |
|
|
Mail–in requests:
|
Legible copy of valid photo ID as described above; the certificate will be mailed to the shipping address listed on your ID, OR |
Alternate forms of ID:
- Non-photo Driver’s License - County ID
- Vehicle Registration - School ID
- Insurance Card - Utility Bill
- Voter Registration Card - Tax Return
- Passport - Letter from Government Agency - Green Card (Alien Card)
Click on the links below for additional information and applications