Why can't they accept a copy of it? They said I'd get it back but I am nervous to send it out......has any one else felt nervous about having that document leave their hands for 2 + weeks?
2007-07-23 07:43:25 · 8 answers · asked by ♥Mommy to 3 year old Jacob and baby on the way♥ 7 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I would go to the one in my city BUT I work until 4:30 and they close at 4....I can't afford time off as I am only a Temp and just got back from the honeymoon.
2007-07-23 07:58:03 · update #1
They don't have to have your original - it can be a certified copy. Go online and find the register of deeds for the county you were married in and request a certified copy (they will put a stamp/seal it). Most of these cost about $10.00 and they will mail it to you.
2007-07-24 04:08:16 · answer #1 · answered by Button 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe the original is notarized or embossed stamped in some way that eliminates the chance of forgery. With identity theft on the rise, it's an understandable request. I wouldn't worry about it. They will send it back to you. Or, you could always go down there in person to save yourself the worry.
2007-07-23 07:48:51 · answer #2 · answered by Rachel-Pit Police-DSMG 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
they need the original because it has a stamp on it that you can really see with a copy I forget what its called but it has pushed up up the paper in the form of the stamp I think its called embossed I don't know if that's how you spell it but they will send it back to you when they are done. they just need it to see its real that stamp has to be on there
2007-07-23 08:04:44 · answer #3 · answered by nikie_atkinson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They'll send it back don't worry about it....but if you must do it by mail try to send it registered mail just to be on the safe side.....I had to send out my daughter's Birth Certificate to change her name and that was SOOO hard but they do return your paper work.....send it registered mail
2007-07-23 07:55:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you take time to go to the Social Security office, if you don't you can not sign ANY documents using your married name.
2007-07-23 08:10:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
they need the original to verify it is not a fake...why cant you physically go to the ss office in your city? that's what I did when I changed my name...
2007-07-23 07:47:11 · answer #6 · answered by Notagain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can fake a copy...you can not fake the original. Give it up and get what you want/need.
2007-07-23 07:50:16 · answer #7 · answered by Mean Carleen 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They need to make it as difficult and painful as possible to collect any money from them. If they can discourage people from filing, then it helps save money.
Strange but true.
2007-07-23 08:02:37 · answer #8 · answered by mikeburns55 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋