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Marriage certificate

Frequently asked
questions

How to get a copy of a marriage certificate?

In order to get a copy of a marriage certificate, you’ll need to submit a completed application at a vital records office in the state where the marriage was registered. However, since applying in person is inconvenient for most people, you can use our online application system instead.

Our service allows you to skip the drive and the long lines at the vital records office. All you have to do is answer a few simple questions, and you’ll get your certified, legally-valid marriage certificate delivered to your home by mail.

How to fill out a marriage certificate form?

If you need a marriage certificate copy, you’ll have to fill out a marriage record request form. This form varies by location, since every state, county, and city can have its own forms and requirements. Like most government documents, these forms can be quite confusing, and unfortunately, any mistakes on the application will likely lead to your request being delayed or denied.

However, when you use our application assistance service, our experts will determine exactly what forms you need and will fill them out for you completely and accurately. And our application form is short and simple. So you won’t have to deal with the headache of unclear directions or confusing questions.

Is a marriage license the same as a marriage certificate?

If you need a marriage certificate copy, you’ll have to fill out a marriage record request form. This form varies by location, since every state, county, and city can have its own forms and requirements. Like most government documents, these forms can be quite confusing, and unfortunately, any mistakes on the application will likely lead to your request being delayed or denied.

However, when you use our application assistance service, our experts will determine exactly what forms you need and will fill them out for you completely and accurately. And our application form is short and simple. So you won’t have to deal with the headache of unclear directions or confusing questions.

Where can I get a copy of my marriage certificate?

You can only get a copy of your marriage certificate from a vital records office in the state where your marriage was registered. However, this can be quite inconvenient if you no longer live in the state—or if you simply don’t want to spend a whole day standing in line at the vital records office.

Fortunately, there is an alternative. You can use our online application assistance service to apply for your marriage certificate copy from your own home, anywhere in the United States. All you have to do is answer a few simple questions, then we’ll take it from there. Our experts will prepare all of your application materials and send your completed documents to you electronically or by mail.

Just follow the included instructions, drop your application package in the mail, then sit back and wait for your marriage certificate copy to come to you.

How much is a marriage certificate?

Marriage certificate copy fees vary by state and county. Fees can range from $5 up to $34. Some offices offer rush options for an additional fee, and others allow you to request multiple copies for a flat rate.

How long does it take to get your marriage certificate?

Each state and county vital records office has different processing times, ranging from just 5 days all the way up to 16 weeks. However, errors on your application documents can add significant delays or even rejection.

That’s why so many people choose to use our service to apply for their documents. Our experts ensure that you have the right forms and that they are filled out completely and accurately. So there’s no risk of delay or rejection.