one more question about documents for getting married in Morocco

[abbi627 43]

Hi again. So I have a good idea as to what documents are needed to marry my fiance in Morocco. But I have a question. Forgive me is this is a dumb question but I really just want to be sure I understand. Does everything need to be notarized? Example: the police department will give me a letter on their letterhead showing I have no criminal record but it will not be notarized. My employer will give me a letter but I know he is not going to go to a notary to sign it. Things like birth certificates and divorce decrees are official but not notarized. Again I realize this may be a dumb question but I am not sure about this and I don't want to end up going with paperwork that will not be accepted. Does anyone know the answer to this? I REALLY REALLY appreciate it! Thank you.

[MIBEN 83]

Most agencies will not notarize a document not issued by them for example a power of attorney is only notarized only after they confirm your identity, you can state why you are needing the notarization then after they see you then they will notarize the document. The notary cannot notarize something that cannot be confirmed regardlesss how official it looks. The only thing we notarized was the copy of my passport and that was done at the consulate which is your first stop to start the marriage process.

Good luck,

[hamigirl710 112]

Hi again. So I have a good idea as to what documents are needed to marry my fiance in Morocco. But I have a question. Forgive me is this is a dumb question but I really just want to be sure I understand. Does everything need to be notarized? Example: the police department will give me a letter on their letterhead showing I have no criminal record but it will not be notarized. My employer will give me a letter but I know he is not going to go to a notary to sign it. Things like birth certificates and divorce decrees are official but not notarized. Again I realize this may be a dumb question but I am not sure about this and I don't want to end up going with paperwork that will not be accepted. Does anyone know the answer to this? I REALLY REALLY appreciate it! Thank you.

None of my documents were notarized I just presented the originals in return my hubby had everything translated into arabic. The only notarization you are going to need is of your passport at you will do that in Morocco at the US consulate in Casablanca. Please let me know if you have any other questions and I am glad to help if I can Mabaruk!!

Also keep in mind they will keep it all including the birth certificate so you might want to order an extra and make copies because you are going to need them for the CR1 process.

[abbi627 43]

Thank you so much for the replies! I was really confused about the notary requirements and I was concerned. The last thing I want is to show up and realize I did not have the papers done correctly! That all makes sense now and I am quite relieved. Also, thanks for reminding me about making extra copies. I will definitely be needing those for the Cr1. I'm just a few weeks away now - I am so excited!!!!

[hamigirl710 112]

Thank you so much for the replies! I was really confused about the notary requirements and I was concerned. The last thing I want is to show up and realize I did not have the papers done correctly! That all makes sense now and I am quite relieved. Also, thanks for reminding me about making extra copies. I will definitely be needing those for the Cr1. I'm just a few weeks away now - I am so excited!!!!

I understand the anticipation and the happiness of getting married. My wedding in Morocco was the best experience I ever had in my life after the birth of my children I bet you will agree on this once you have completed it all!! I wish you much happiness

[abbi627 43]

Thanks again! I am certain it is going to be such a wonderful experience. Once I get past worrying about all the things that could go wrong with the paperwork! My emotions are all over the place right now. I am happy and excited and happy happy happy!!! But nervous and worried - not about marrying him - but about things that could go wrong. I have heard about people being given problems about their paperwork like being asked for additional documents. So I am going there full of excitement and happiness and anticipation and joy. But remaining a little cautious until the day finally comes when we are married.

[hamigirl710 112]

Thanks again! I am certain it is going to be such a wonderful experience. Once I get past worrying about all the things that could go wrong with the paperwork! My emotions are all over the place right now. I am happy and excited and happy happy happy!!! But nervous and worried - not about marrying him - but about things that could go wrong. I have heard about people being given problems about their paperwork like being asked for additional documents. So I am going there full of excitement and happiness and anticipation and joy. But remaining a little cautious until the day finally comes when we are married.

My advise is that anything you think you might need take it with you But that list they have on the consulate website is very accurate!

[abbi627 43]

Were you by any chance asked for a document stating your religion? Some people have needed this and some have not. I asked my fiance to check in the village where we will be married exactly what they will need. But I am thinking this is something I should take just in case.

[Crossed_fingers 128]

Your fiance should contact a local 3doul to get the list of requirements from them. The list on the consulate's website is very close, but it is not complete, or at least wasn't when I married. The 3doul had the complete local requirements.

I needed a doc regarding my religion. As the other responses have said, I didn't need my employment letter, police report, etc. to be notarized.

Best wishes to you!

[hamigirl710 112]

Your fiance should contact a local 3doul to get the list of requirements from them. The list on the consulate's website is very close, but it is not complete, or at least wasn't when I married. The 3doul had the complete local requirements.

I needed a doc regarding my religion. As the other responses have said, I didn't need my employment letter, police report, etc. to be notarized.

Best wishes to you!

I didn't need to have the certificate of religion they took care of all that for me. Yes have your guy go to the local adoul and ask for the requirements. But like I said when in doubt just take it with you and then if you need it you have it!

[bombyjuly 13]

Hi again. So I have a good idea as to what documents are needed to marry my fiance in Morocco. But I have a question. Forgive me is this is a dumb question but I really just want to be sure I understand. Does everything need to be notarized? Example: the police department will give me a letter on their letterhead showing I have no criminal record but it will not be notarized. My employer will give me a letter but I know he is not going to go to a notary to sign it. Things like birth certificates and divorce decrees are official but not notarized. Again I realize this may be a dumb question but I am not sure about this and I don't want to end up going with paperwork that will not be accepted. Does anyone know the answer to this? I REALLY REALLY appreciate it! Thank you.

Abbi627,i got married in morocco 2 months ago, the first thing i did was make an appointment with the american consulate in casa,the second,my husband got all the requirements from the tribunal to get marry, so when i got there,i went the next day to the embassy to notarize my passport for a total of 100.00 usa,879.00 DH sep-20-2012,then ,we went the next day to Rabat to make all the papers for the tribunal,to much stamps everywhere lol,after we left all us papers in the municipal tribunal,till they call us to sign the marriage contract on October 5,total 15 days for the process,now, u dont have to notarize any document here,the police report must to has the stamp,your birth certificate,divorce(if apply for u) and the other things u know,the only thing u have to notarize is your passport in the casa embassy,if u have more questions pm me,wishing u a good trip and happy marriage

[hamigirl710 112]

Abbi627,i got married in morocco 2 months ago, the first thing i did was make an appointment with the american consulate in casa,the second,my husband got all the requirements from the tribunal to get marry, so when i got there,i went the next day to the embassy to notarize my passport for a total of 100.00 usa,879.00 DH sep-20-2012,then ,we went the next day to Rabat to make all the papers for the tribunal,to much stamps everywhere lol,after we left all us papers in the municipal tribunal,till they call us to sign the marriage contract on October 5,total 15 days for the process,now, u dont have to notarize any document here,the police report must to has the stamp,your birth certificate,divorce(if apply for u) and the other things u know,the only thing u have to notarize is your passport in the casa embassy,if u have more questions pm me,wishing u a good trip and happy marriage

Wow 100$ ? it has gone up since I got married in 2010 sheesh

[abbi627 43]

Thanks for all of the great information. I just thought of one other thing. Does the paperwork have a time limit? For example, the police record check. Should I get it now or wait until just before I leave. Same with my employer letter. I don't want to get there and find it was only valid for 30 days or something. I know I worry too much but I don't want to do anything to delay the process. Thank you again so much everyone!

[SarAyouBliss 38]

Wow 100$ ? it has gone up since I got married in 2010 sheesh

Yeah, we got married in 2010 as well, the notarization was $50 at the consulate right?

Abbi627,i got married in morocco 2 months ago, the first thing i did was make an appointment with the american consulate in casa,the second,my husband got all the requirements from the tribunal to get marry, so when i got there,i went the next day to the embassy to notarize my passport for a total of 100.00 usa,879.00 DH sep-20-2012,then ,we went the next day to Rabat to make all the papers for the tribunal,to much stamps everywhere lol,after we left all us papers in the municipal tribunal,till they call us to sign the marriage contract on October 5,total 15 days for the process,now, u dont have to notarize any document here,the police report must to has the stamp,your birth certificate,divorce(if apply for u) and the other things u know,the only thing u have to notarize is your passport in the casa embassy,if u have more questions pm me,wishing u a good trip and happy marriage

We didn't do it that way in 2010, lots of things have changed since then.

[hamigirl710 112]

Yeah, we got married in 2010 as well, the notarization was $50 at the consulate right?

We didn't do it that way in 2010, lots of things have changed since then.

It was 50 or 60 but for sure not 100....yikes!