We would like to know if we can use the original marriage certificate, provided to us by the pastor at our ceremony with original signatures and a seal on it to get my wife's name changed, or if we have to wait to get the "certified" certificate from the recorder's office?
We appreciate if anyone who has gone through this process has any suggestions, and btw we are in CA. Thanks :)
2006-12-06 05:27:48 · 4 answers · asked by arbee 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I got married in Vegas, but lived in CA. I didn't even know you had to get a certified copy. I thought what they gave me at the chapel was it. Needless to say, I used the cert from the ceremony to change my name at the CA DMV and SS office.
2006-12-06 05:38:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need the certified one because after all we are dealing with the federal government. Besides the Social Security office requires original documents. You can also use your marriage license which I believe is the same as the marriage certificate. I personally use the one that I got from the recorder's office just in case the SS office did not send it back, I would still at least have the marriage license.
2006-12-06 05:37:30 · answer #2 · answered by kitcat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I actually just got married this past October and had to change my name and all that fun stuff...you'll need the certified certificate that they send you from the recorder's office. It's a good idea to go ahead and get at least 3 copies. Make sure that you keep one in your records, because you never know when you're going to need it. Congrats, I wish you both the best!!
2006-12-06 06:05:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. congratulations, may you have love and joy for many years to come.
2006-12-06 05:56:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋