Marrying in SC???

[dxt7339 1]

Has anyone gotten married to their forien fiance' in SC immediately upon arrival in USA? I have been told it is necessary to have a SSN or Ailen Registration card in order to apply for a marriage license. I was told at the SSN ofice that we must be married before she can apply for a SSN.

Seem very stupid to me.

[Lizzy 0]

I am getting wed on 18th August and got my SSN last week.

[dwar49 0]

I dont know about SC marriage requirements, however you can get the SSN prior to marriage. Contact them again and talk to someone else.

[duellema 0]

I suggest calling your local marriage license buereau and finding out what they would need. I just called mine and they said that all he would need was his passport. Fortunately he does have a SSN but they made no mention of that even when I said he was a foreigner.

[JenT 0]

When I called the county clerk in MI and explained the situation, they told me that all I needed from David was his age, passport, parents' names, birth mother's maiden name, and proof of divorce.

In additional to providing the same for myself, they need my SSN & address.

Jen

[dxt7339 1]

I suggest calling your local marriage license buereau and finding out what they would need. I just called mine and they said that all he would need was his passport. Fortunately he does have a SSN but they made no mention of that even when I said he was a foreigner.

I got my information from the Clerk of Court (York County) and I could not believe it, so she gave me the Probate Judge and he confirmed that you could not get married in Youk Co. without an SSN or Alien Registration. Of course the Alien registration can only be obtained after we are married. Not sure yet about the SSN.

[dwar49 0]

I dont mean to be rude or cause problems. But he lives in SC. Laws are different in every state. What Ohio or Michigan require has nothing to do with what SC requires.

The answer is his fiancee can get a SSN prior to marriage.

He needs to call the county clerk in the county he lives in and ask to see the law that dictates what his Fiancee needs.

[JenT 0]

I dont mean to be rude or cause problems. But he lives in SC. Laws are different in every state. What Ohio or Michigan require has nothing to do with what SC requires.

The answer is his fiancee can get a SSN prior to marriage.

He needs to call the county clerk in the county he lives in and ask to see the law that dictates what his Fiancee needs.

Yes, of course he does. I just offered MI requirements for the sake of comparison.

[dwar49 0]

I dont mean to be rude or cause problems. But he lives in SC. Laws are different in every state. What Ohio or Michigan require has nothing to do with what SC requires.

The answer is his fiancee can get a SSN prior to marriage.

He needs to call the county clerk in the county he lives in and ask to see the law that dictates what his Fiancee needs.

Yes, of course he does. I just offered MI requirements for the sake of comparison.

Okay, I am sorry if I seemed short, but have read so many answers from other people that only confuse the issue and dont give the person wanting help any real guidance. (I dont include you in this group, but was just making observation)

[JenT 0]

I dont mean to be rude or cause problems. But he lives in SC. Laws are different in every state. What Ohio or Michigan require has nothing to do with what SC requires.

The answer is his fiancee can get a SSN prior to marriage.

He needs to call the county clerk in the county he lives in and ask to see the law that dictates what his Fiancee needs.

Yes, of course he does. I just offered MI requirements for the sake of comparison.

Okay, I am sorry if I seemed short, but have read so many answers from other people that only confuse the issue and dont give the person wanting help any real guidance. (I dont include you in this group, but was just making observation)

I know what you mean... no offense taken

[zyggy 9]

From SC Law...

SECTION 20-1-220. Written application required twenty-four hours prior to issuance of license.

No marriage license may be issued unless a written application has been filed with the probate judge, or in Darlington and Georgetown counties the clerk of court who issues the license, at least twenty-four hours before the issuance of the license. The application must be signed by both of the contracting parties and shall contain the same information as required for the issuing of the license including the social security numbers, or the alien identification numbers assigned to resident aliens who do not have social security numbers, of the contracting parties. The license issued, in addition to other things required, must show the hour and date of the filing of the application and the hour and date of the issuance of the license. The application must be kept by the probate judge or clerk of court as a permanent record in his office. A probate judge or clerk of court issuing a license contrary to the provisions, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one hundred dollars or not less than twenty-five dollars, or imprisoned for not more than thirty days or not less than ten days.

The law states from a Resident Alien.. if he is not a resident alien (which a K-1 is not)... then it does not apply...

Perhaps you should explain it to the judge again and tell him exactly what a K-1 is and that he is NOT a resident alien...

Edited July 18, 2006 by zyggy

[dwar49 0]

Now there is an answer!!!!!

[dxt7339 1]

From SC Law...

SECTION 20-1-220. Written application required twenty-four hours prior to issuance of license.

No marriage license may be issued unless a written application has been filed with the probate judge, or in Darlington and Georgetown counties the clerk of court who issues the license, at least twenty-four hours before the issuance of the license. The application must be signed by both of the contracting parties and shall contain the same information as required for the issuing of the license including the social security numbers, or the alien identification numbers assigned to resident aliens who do not have social security numbers, of the contracting parties. The license issued, in addition to other things required, must show the hour and date of the filing of the application and the hour and date of the issuance of the license. The application must be kept by the probate judge or clerk of court as a permanent record in his office. A probate judge or clerk of court issuing a license contrary to the provisions, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one hundred dollars or not less than twenty-five dollars, or imprisoned for not more than thirty days or not less than ten days.

The law states from a Resident Alien.. if he is not a resident alien (which a K-1 is not)... then it does not apply...

Perhaps you should explain it to the judge again and tell him exactly what a K-1 is and that he is NOT a resident alien...

Interesting point, but I am afraid that the Judge would only respond that a SSN would be required. He has stated that without one of the requirements met, then you can not get married in York County.

[zyggy 9]

From SC Law...

SECTION 20-1-220. Written application required twenty-four hours prior to issuance of license.

No marriage license may be issued unless a written application has been filed with the probate judge, or in Darlington and Georgetown counties the clerk of court who issues the license, at least twenty-four hours before the issuance of the license. The application must be signed by both of the contracting parties and shall contain the same information as required for the issuing of the license including the social security numbers, or the alien identification numbers assigned to resident aliens who do not have social security numbers, of the contracting parties. The license issued, in addition to other things required, must show the hour and date of the filing of the application and the hour and date of the issuance of the license. The application must be kept by the probate judge or clerk of court as a permanent record in his office. A probate judge or clerk of court issuing a license contrary to the provisions, upon conviction, must be fined not more than one hundred dollars or not less than twenty-five dollars, or imprisoned for not more than thirty days or not less than ten days.

The law states from a Resident Alien.. if he is not a resident alien (which a K-1 is not)... then it does not apply...

Perhaps you should explain it to the judge again and tell him exactly what a K-1 is and that he is NOT a resident alien...

Interesting point, but I am afraid that the Judge would only respond that a SSN would be required. He has stated that without one of the requirements met, then you can not get married in York County.

Then show him the law and have him explain it you you where it states that... if he continues to give you #######, get married somewhere else...

Edited July 18, 2006 by zyggy

[dwar49 0]

That or get a SSN. Go to the SSN home page and read up on the law. She is eligible for an SSN.

Here is the link to tell you how to do it and to show to the local SS office that she is eligible for SSN

SSN rules