Is a SSN required in order to get a marriage license?

[J & L 10]

Is a SSN required in order to get a marriage license? We're in Ohio, if it's of any help... would it be ok to just have my passport and a copy of my birth certificate?

[sweet cakes 326]

Is a SSN required in order to get a marriage license? We're in Ohio, if it's of any help... would it be ok to just have my passport and a copy of my birth certificate?

No, it's not a requirement. Although some county and states require this information in their forms, it is not mandatory and you can simply leave it blank.

Requirements to apply for a marriage license may vary from state to state. In my case, I did only bring my passport with visa and my birth certificate. You will need to contact your county regarding their procedure.

All the best!

Edited April 17, 2014 by sweet cakes

[J & L 10]

No, it's not a requirement. Although some county and states require this information in their forms, it is not mandatory and you can simply leave it blank.

Requirements to apply for a marriage license may vary from state to state. In my case, I did only bring my passport with visa and my birth certificate. You will need to contact your county regarding their procedure.

All the best!

Thank you!

[Pitaya 2,577]

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[KayDeeCee 4,896]

No, just tell the clerk when go to get the license that you are a non-resident without an SSN.

[JohnR! 5,495]

Is a SSN required in order to get a marriage license? We're in Ohio, if it's of any help... would it be ok to just have my passport and a copy of my birth certificate?

You will not be required to present your SSN. Just bring your passport along. That will suffice as identification.

[nobbie 105]

My fiancee got our licence while I was still in the UK. I never had to show any ID or even be present. varies by state and also by county within a state.

[J & L 10]

Thanks everyone.

[bettypentiér44 12]

Hi,

you don't need it to get married, but as I was told by the guy in the SSN office, it's apparently a big pain in the ### to apply for it after you are married. I didn't ask why as I didn't really care at the time as it didn't apply to me, but he made it sound like it takes a lot longer. Other who have applied for it after getting married may be able to confirm or deny this!

[PabloGarcia 36]

Hi,

you don't need it to get married, but as I was told by the guy in the SSN office, it's apparently a big pain in the #### to apply for it after you are married. I didn't ask why as I didn't really care at the time as it didn't apply to me, but he made it sound like it takes a lot longer. Other who have applied for it after getting married may be able to confirm or deny this!

My fiance and I got our cards in about 3 weeks after applying (after getting married). Mine was just a name change so it went faster. There was no trouble at all.

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

Only if you are getting married in Vegas. However, it varies state to state.

[KayDeeCee 4,896]

Do not need an SSN to marry in Vegas either. Non-residents/non-US citizens can get married in Vegas. They cannot possibly have a US SSN. It is a popular destination wedding location. You can get married in any state in the US without an SSN.