do you include the original certified copy of married license or the photocopy version?

[shekhelen 0]

Dear all,

I would like to know if we should attach the original certified copy of marriage license OR just its photocopy version when filing AOS for the applications of I-485, I-131, I-765,etc? Many thanks!!

[KASH2011 382]

A photocopy of your marriage license is good enough

[C-ma'am 684]

Do not confuse Marriage License with Marriage Certificate

Marriage License = Authorization for two people to marry

Marriage Certificate = Document that certifies you have, in fact, married someone.

You will need to send copies of your Marriage Certificate, not the license.

Edited November 9, 2012 by Celeste & C

[Dave&Roza 748]

Dear all,

I would like to know if we should attach the original certified copy of marriage license OR just its photocopy version when filing AOS for the applications of I-485, I-131, I-765,etc? Many thanks!!

Another like nik-pik. There is only one original--do not ever give that up. There are copies and certified copies. Either is just fine to send in. I did take the ORIGINAL to the interview with another certified copy which the IO kept. I still have our original marriage certificate.

Good luck,

Dave

[smashrun 10]

I think this depends on the state. Here, you can only obtain certified copies. The original is on file at the courthouse and is not given out. So the certified copy functions as an "original".

For what it's worth...we sent in a certified copy (not a photocopy). They're only 10 bucks and I can always get another copy from the courthouse (actually I ordered several when we got married so already have extras on hand). I have heard of people receiving RFEs for not including original (even though regs state otherwise). To me, it is worth $10 to include a certified copy and not worry. This is just my opinion

Good luck on your journey!

smashrun

Another like nik-pik. There is only one original--do not ever give that up. There are copies and certified copies. Either is just fine to send in. I did take the ORIGINAL to the interview with another certified copy which the IO kept. I still have our original marriage certificate.

Good luck,

Dave

[FilH 0]

We sent a certified copy as well. We ordered a certified copy to keep for our use also. The certified copy is good to have for identification purposes until your spouse has a driver's license. My wife uses her passport and marriage certificate to verify her name change when necessary.

[tru_loves_journey 117]

We also sent a Certified Copy. We didn't want that dreaded RFE... Good Luck

If you're at the AOS stage please remember to update your Timeline... Thanks

Edited November 9, 2012 by tru_loves_journey

[shekhelen 0]

Thanks very much of all the replies. Sorry for my typo, I meant to say married certificate.

As I have got several copies of certified copy of this from the court house, I don't need to make photocopy and just include it in the AOS package.

Thanks guys!!

[VanessaTony 3,567]

Photocopy is all that is required.