In general, marriages which are legally performed and valid abroad are also legally valid in the United States. Inquiries regarding the validity of a marriage abroad should be directed to the attorney general of the state in the United States where the parties to the marriage live.
Couples who do not receive a Certificate of Marriage Registration within four weeks of the wedding should contact the town or city clerk who issued the license. If the license is to be issued by the City Clerk of the City of New York, please contact the New York City Clerk's Office for current fees and requirements.
You and your prospective spouse must complete the application process by appearing at the Office of the City Clerk for a scheduled appointment in-person or virtually, together and at the same time. Proxy marriage is not permitted in New York, so no other party may apply on behalf of either spouse.
Documents you'll need to give notice evidence of name and address. evidence of date of birth. if one partner has been married before or in a civil partnership, documentary evidence that the marriage or civil partnership has ended, for example, a death certificate or decree absolute. evidence of nationality.
How to authenticate or apostille a US marriage certificate? Step 1: Get a certified copy of your Marriage Certificate. Step 2: Get it authenticated or apostilled by the Secretary of State. Step 3: Get it authenticated or apostilled by the Department of State (if needed)
The United States has no national registration of marriages, foreign or domestic. US states recognize marriages performed in other states and in other countries. If your marriage was legally performed in the country or state where you got married, then the marriage is recognized in the United States.
You don't have to ``register'' your overseas marriage in the US or do anything else to have it recognized as valid here. All foreign marriages are recognized as VALID in the US, unless to do so would be construed as being against ``public policy'' or the ``safety and welfare'' of the general population.
Registering Your Marriage with the Embassy or Consulate While we are happy about your marriage and know that sometimes divorces are necessary, there is no need or requirement to inform us of either event. No U.S. state requires you to register either event with the Embassy or one of Consulates.
Application Requirements Driver's license (from the United States or one of its territories) Non driver's identification card (from the United States or one of its territories) Learner's permit from New York State only. IDNYC. United States Military Identification Card. A valid passport from any country.