Marriage Certificates from NYC

[Lasersupernova 25]

Hello All!

 

I'm a January filer, but I'm looking ahead to ensure I don't get tripped up during this waiting game. I'm a K1 petitioner and my fiance is in Thailand. I read in the packet 3 instructions that a legal marriage certificate for both parties is needed. That sounds simple enough, however my previous marriage took place in New York City and I currently live in Ohio.

 

I have the original marriage record copy that was mailed to me, but it doesn't have a raised seal or anything like that.

 

Upon visiting the NYC clerk web page, they offer two distinct marriage records: 1. A short certificate for domestic use, and 2. An extended certificate for foreign use. The extended version has the raised seal and signatures, but unfortunately requires additional visits to the county clerk and then state clerk separately. This would require a trip to NYC, which I don't care to do as I live in a different state and vacation time is for visiting my fiance.

 

Does anyone have any experience with this? Will the short certificate suffice?

 

Thank you !

 

 

[Perfect two 💑 1,147]

1 hour ago, Lasersupernova said:

Hello All!

 

I'm a January filer, but I'm looking ahead to ensure I don't get tripped up during this waiting game. I'm a K1 petitioner and my fiance is in Thailand. I read in the packet 3 instructions that a legal marriage certificate for both parties is needed. That sounds simple enough, however my previous marriage took place in New York City and I currently live in Ohio.

 

I have the original marriage record copy that was mailed to me, but it doesn't have a raised seal or anything like that.

 

Upon visiting the NYC clerk web page, they offer two distinct marriage records: 1. A short certificate for domestic use, and 2. An extended certificate for foreign use. The extended version has the raised seal and signatures, but unfortunately requires additional visits to the county clerk and then state clerk separately. This would require a trip to NYC, which I don't care to do as I live in a different state and vacation time is for visiting my fiance.

 

Does anyone have any experience with this? Will the short certificate suffice?

 

 

 

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You should have a marriage certificate and divorce decree that are seal by the issuing authority. So, the short certificate suffice is not enough

Edited February 12, 2018 by Perfect two 💑

[Lasersupernova 25]

1 hour ago, Perfect two 💑 said:

You should have a marriage certificate and divorce decree that are seal by the issuing authority. So, the short certificate suffice is not enough

Thank  you for the definition! They both have the seals so that should be good. 

[Perfect two 💑 1,147]

10 minutes ago, Lasersupernova said:

Thank  you for the definition! They both have the seals so that should be good. 

That's great! So you are good to go. Good luck with your visa journey!