Who needs to attend the ceremomy of california marriage?

[realizment 18]

My mother is going to try make it over from Ireland but im not sure who can make it from Fiancee family, is there any requirements as to who needs to attend the ceremony?

Thanks

[Cathi 5,696]

Yes, the bride and groom

[LeftCoastLady 441]

My mother is going to try make it over from Ireland but im not sure who can make it from Fiancee family, is there any requirements as to who needs to attend the ceremony?

Thanks

Check with the county you're planning to be married in, but it's typically one witness who needs to be in attendance.

For example, here's San Francisco's info: http://www.sfgov2.org/index.aspx?page=96#_MARRIAGE_LICENSES_&

[realizment 18]

Ok so technicallys it doesnt have to be family. I cant find an faq here as detailed as the SF one. http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/california/marriage_licenses/

Thanks

I also posted this question in another section you guys may be able to answer, thanks

Hey due to my Fiancees work schedule and some other minor complications with plans etc, we have left things to last minute, my I-94 expires July 24th. Tomorrow we will get our license and just do a civil thing before the 24th. But my question is does the certificate and stuff have to be filed and in their office before the 24th or do we just have to married before the 24th? Can anyone please verify?

Thank you

[LeftCoastLady 441]

Ok so technicallys it doesnt have to be family. I cant find an faq here as detailed as the SF one. http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/california/marriage_licenses/

Thanks

Just search for your county's clerk office. It's likely similar to SF's, but still make sure there are no additional requirements.

[Cathi 5,696]

Ok so technicallys it doesnt have to be family. I cant find an faq here as detailed as the SF one. http://www.usmarriag...riage_licenses/

Thanks

I also posted this question in another section you guys may be able to answer, thanks

Hey due to my Fiancees work schedule and some other minor complications with plans etc, we have left things to last minute, my I-94 expires July 24th. Tomorrow we will get our license and just do a civil thing before the 24th. But my question is does the certificate and stuff have to be filed and in their office before the 24th or do we just have to married before the 24th? Can anyone please verify?

Thank you

no the witnesses don;t need to be family. Good luck!!!

[LeftCoastLady 441]

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I also posted this question in another section you guys may be able to answer, thanks

Hey due to my Fiancees work schedule and some other minor complications with plans etc, we have left things to last minute, my I-94 expires July 24th. Tomorrow we will get our license and just do a civil thing before the 24th. But my question is does the certificate and stuff have to be filed and in their office before the 24th or do we just have to married before the 24th? Can anyone please verify?

Thank you

I'd aim for getting the certificate back to the clerk's office before July 24 to make sure there's absolutely no doubt that the marriage happened within the 90-day window.

[realizment 18]

I'd aim for getting the certificate back to the clerk's office before July 24 to make sure there's absolutely no doubt that the marriage happened within the 90-day window.

Hey thanks, by clerk do you mean USCIS?

Thank you

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Please clarify what you mean by "certificate and stuff filed in their office." It's very confusing. Do you mean file AOS or file the marriage certificate with the county?

[LeftCoastLady 441]

Hey thanks, by clerk do you mean USCIS?

Thank you

No, the county clerk. Your officiant needs to file the signed document with the county and then you can receive a copy of the certificate.

[realizment 18]

No, the county clerk. Your officiant needs to file the signed document with the county and then you can receive a copy of the certificate.

Ok thanks does this happen the day of the ceremony? Im sorry im confused, thanks for your help

[LeftCoastLady 441]

Ok thanks does this happen the day of the ceremony? Im sorry im confused, thanks for your help

Sorry, I'm not a hand-holder. Did you read the link I posted upthread and my suggestion to search for the county where you will be married? Basically, once the ceremony is done, the couple, witness, and officiant have to sign a certificate. The officiant then takes the certificate to the county clerk to file the document stating "Yep, these two are married and everything is in order." Once that is filed, you can request a copy, which will be needed once you begin the adjustment of status process.

For now, focus on getting married considering you have less than two weeks to do so and then take time to read -- thoroughly -- the adjustment of status guide.