Do you need a social security number to apply for a Marriage Licence?

[RUSSandRACHEL 3]

Hi everyone. Just had to say that this website is fab and an absolutely essential tool of information for us!

Anyway, I am at the very beggining of the K1 process. Ive just got engaged to my american fiance. Im from Birmingham, England. We are just wondering, if anyone knows... Once you have the interview and visa in hand how do you go about applying for a marriage licence (we going to be married in the state of New Jersey)? Dont you need a Social Security Number to obtain it? And if so, how do you get one of these in advance? Im a bit confused. We were hoping that we travel back into the US together and get married about a month later in order to get settled and apply for the licence etc. Can anyone answer my query?

[Otto 83]

In most states (check your local 'clerk's office or appropriate governing body) a social security card/number is listed as a requirement but can be waved (such as for a foreign national who doesn't have one).

Be sure to actually call your local office as opposed to checking their web site.

[kcoyclay1 98]

For more info google "marriage license requirements in NJ " I copied this for you:

Required documents when applying for a marriage license:

1. Proof of identity by presenting your driver’s license, passport or state/federal I.D.

2. Proof of your residency.

3. Your social security card or social security number.*

4. A witness, 18 years of age or older.

5. The $28 application fee.

*Social security number is required by law for US citizens and will be kept confidential.

Any documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

Requested additional documents (these documents are helpful but not required):

1. A copy of your birth certificate to establish your parents’ names and related birth information.

2. If you are divorced, have had a previous civil union dissolved, domestic partnership terminated or have had a civil union annulled, please bring the decree(s) or the civil annulment documents.

3. If your former spouse/civil union or domestic partner is deceased, please bring the death certificate.

After you apply:

There is a 72-hour waiting period before the license is issued. The waiting period begins when the application is filed with the Local Registrar. There is no 72 hour waiting period for a remarriage; however, you must bring a certified copy of your existing marriage.

The marriage license application is valid for six months from the date accepted, unless the Registrar has given prior approval to extend the validity of the application to a maximum of one year.

Only one marriage license may be granted from a marriage application. If the license expires before being used, a new application must be made and another $28 fee remitted.

The only exception to this requirement is in the case where a civil and religious ceremony are to be performed on the same day. In this case, the Local Registrar will photocopy the marriage application, marking one “A” and one “B”, and issue the corresponding marriage licenses, marking them “A” and “B” as well. One copy will be used for the religious ceremony and the other for the civil ceremony.

[reeses16 8]

As mentioned before, CALL the office that issues the marriage license. In addition to getting the SSN requirement waived, you should also ask if the 72 hr requirement can be waived. We were married in a different state, but received a waiver for both (no additional charge).

[RUSSandRACHEL 3]

For more info google "marriage license requirements in NJ " I copied this for you:

Required documents when applying for a marriage license:

1. Proof of identity by presenting your driver’s license, passport or state/federal I.D.

2. Proof of your residency.

3. Your social security card or social security number.*

4. A witness, 18 years of age or older.

5. The $28 application fee.

*Social security number is required by law for US citizens and will be kept confidential.

Any documents in a foreign language must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

Requested additional documents (these documents are helpful but not required):

1. A copy of your birth certificate to establish your parents’ names and related birth information.

2. If you are divorced, have had a previous civil union dissolved, domestic partnership terminated or have had a civil union annulled, please bring the decree(s) or the civil annulment documents.

3. If your former spouse/civil union or domestic partner is deceased, please bring the death certificate.

After you apply:

There is a 72-hour waiting period before the license is issued. The waiting period begins when the application is filed with the Local Registrar. There is no 72 hour waiting period for a remarriage; however, you must bring a certified copy of your existing marriage.

The marriage license application is valid for six months from the date accepted, unless the Registrar has given prior approval to extend the validity of the application to a maximum of one year.

Only one marriage license may be granted from a marriage application. If the license expires before being used, a new application must be made and another $28 fee remitted.

The only exception to this requirement is in the case where a civil and religious ceremony are to be performed on the same day. In this case, the Local Registrar will photocopy the marriage application, marking one “A” and one “B”, and issue the corresponding marriage licenses, marking them “A” and “B” as well. One copy will be used for the religious ceremony and the other for the civil ceremony.

Wow! Thank you so much! Thats so helpful. I didnt even think to look that up. You've been a great help!

[suzukiwookie 1]

no, it was not necessary for us.