she will be visiting during the christmas holidays. we really want to do this if possible... can anyone help with some very good and quick information... Thanx
2007-11-12 07:17:15 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I have a friend who did that exact thing -- married a woman from Germany at the court house. He did need one witness for the proceedings. The government does check on intra-national marriages though; they follow up to see that you meet their requirements of being "officially married", and not just marrying her to get her US benefits. That is a weird process; what's an official marriage? A while after the wedding, they questioned my friend and his wife separately to see how much they really knew about each other. My friend got married before 2001, so I imagine they look into the German person's background even more closely now.
2007-11-12 07:31:12 · answer #1 · answered by conover1900 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I did this last feburary. She will need to have a valid visa, either tourist or working. they will not marry you on a passport alone. She will need her orignial birth certificate ordered from the government in ENGLISH!!! They will not do it other wise. Depending on your state you may need something like a blood test or something, then you can arrange with the courthouse for a date etc. you will need 2 wintesses, and for immigration purpouses have someone take LOTS of pictures!! (this is the easy part, once you start the immigration stuff it gets tricky, I am 2/3 done with this process at the moment) if yo uwant any more help feel free to message me
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You will also need your drivers license and your birth certificate: state ordered with the seal!
2007-11-12 07:27:14 · answer #2 · answered by Brittany M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how old she is . If she is over 21 I think 'yes' . If she is a minor , forget it .
Make some inquiries ahead of time . Go to the court house and get the paperwork started .
Good Luck
2007-11-12 07:28:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
call your local courthouse and ask if u need have to be scheduled or smething. it really is a piece of cake. just go down to the courthouse and do it.
2007-11-12 07:25:15 · answer #4 · answered by Ayo A 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd also suggest contacting a consulate/embassy and find out what needs to be done. you can find a lot of phone numbers/emails on line.
2007-11-12 10:21:01 · answer #5 · answered by Asked and Answered 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋