Marriage Certificates

A certified marriage certificate is the official government record that your marriage has been legally registered. Whether you just got married and need copies for a name change, or you need a replacement copy years later for legal purposes, GoCertificates can help you order certified copies quickly and securely.

When Do You Need a Marriage Certificate?

A certified marriage certificate is required more often than most people expect. Here are the most common reasons people order one:

Legal Name Changes
Joint Bank Accounts & Mortgages
Insurance Updates
Tax Filing (Joint Returns)
Immigration & Visa Applications
Employer Benefits Enrollment
Property & Title Changes
Divorce Proceedings

Each institution you contact may require its own certified copy. Consider ordering multiple copies to save time.

How It Works

Ordering a certified marriage certificate through GoCertificates is a simple process:

1
Select the State Where the Marriage Occurred

Marriage certificates are issued by the state (and sometimes the county) where the marriage took place, not where you currently live.

2
Complete the Application

Our guided form walks you through the required information. Most applications take less than 10 minutes to complete.

3
Verify Your Identity

You'll upload a government-issued photo ID. Some states may require additional proof that you're authorized to receive the document.

4
We Review & Submit

Our team reviews your application for accuracy before submitting it to the appropriate state or county office.

5
Certificate Delivered

Your certified marriage certificate is processed and shipped directly to you by the issuing agency.

What You'll Need

Marriage Details

  • Full legal names of both spouses
  • Date of marriage
  • Place of marriage (city/county and state)
  • Your relationship to the people on the certificate

Your Identification

  • Government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, etc.)
  • Additional documentation may be required depending on your state

Some states require notarization for marriage certificate orders. If this applies to your state, you'll be notified during the order process.

Processing Times & Fees

Processing times and fees vary by state and county. Here's what to know:

  • Processing time depends on the issuing office. After we submit your application, the state or county handles it on their timeline.
  • Recently married? If your marriage just took place, the certificate may not be registered yet. Most states need at least 10 days to process a new marriage record.
  • Shipping time is separate from processing time.
  • Some states process at the county level, not the state level. During checkout, you'll be directed to the appropriate office based on where the marriage occurred.
  • Our service fee covers the secure platform, application review, and customer support. State or county fees are charged separately.

Questions? Contact us at 1-800-324-6380 (Option 1) or orderprocessing@genesisinfo.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

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A Certified Copy of a Marriage Certificate is a copy of the original record that was issued by a County Clerk and signed by the Officiant.

There is several reason you may need Certified copies of your marriage record. Including, but not limited to, changing your name, filing for insurance benefits, joint tax filing and applying for a mortgage.

Before you get married you need to apply via application for official documents in order for the marriage to be legal in the U.S., after the ceremony, the officiant will submit this paperwork to the proper entity so it can be filed.

Apply for a Marriage License in the state in which the event is taking place.

In most cases you must pick up the license at the county/state office in which you applied. The timeframe/procedure in which the license must be picked up varies from state to state. Please follow the specific instructions during the application process for your specific state.

Currently we do not offer all states for Marriage Certificate/license ordering, but please check back soon as we are always updating and improving our site.

Processing and shipping times vary from state to state. Processing and shipping are separate procedures and the times should be added together to determine when the Certificate will be delivered. Many, but not all, states offer expedited processing and shipping which you may select during checkout to speed up the process. Choosing expedited shipping does not always mean that the state will expedite the processing in every state. Please refer to your email confirmation, we have provided you a link where you may check the status of your order. If you have not received this email, please contact us and we can provide you with that information. 1-800-324-6380 (Option 1) or orderprocessing@genesisinfo.com

For our online orders we accept all major credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.

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