How to Certify a Marriage Certificate
Marriage license is very important for the bride and groom to legalise their marriage. Both need to first apply and then after a specific time, the local government office issues the proper certification. The marriage certificate or license is first signed by the marriage ceremony officiant and then it is sent to the local government office while after a specific time, you will be given the certified copy of the marriage certificate. Marriage certificate is useful in many ways as it will allow you to avail different initiatives as a proper couple.
Instructions
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Collect information
Certifying your marriage and getting a license is not a difficult task but still it takes some time as the whole process will take two to three weeks to complete. It is better before applying that you should get information about this subject. Be sure to get the right information as it is important that you follow the process properly. Sometimes the marriage ceremony officiant also gives you the right kind of guidance as how can you get the marriage certification. Different countries have different rules regarding marriage certification but even before the marriage you can go to that particular country’s official website and can see all the information about the entire process. You can also find out the country’s overall rules and regulation about marriages. You will also find out what the costs are to get the certificate. -
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Official requirements
It also applies country to country as to what the requirements are to get the certificate or get a certified copy of your marriage. Usually the marriage certificate will be given to you when the authorities will see all the things in proper order. From your signatures to your partner’s signature along with marriage ceremony officiant’s signatures, everything must be there on the certificate. -
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Apply in person
Applying in person is also important. However if you have the facility to apply online then you can also avail this facility and get it processed quickly. It will take some weeks before you will be able to get the certificate. -
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Get the certified copy
The official authorities will thoroughly check all the papers and then will decide to give you the certified copy.
