Marriage License

[Uzume 0]

Hi

I have read on the Tennessee government website that they will not issue a marriage license without a social security number.

I'm not sure when I will get my SS number so is this going to be a problem or will I get a number straight away?

Thanks

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Hi Uzume,

When you arrive at the POE you hand in your mysterious brown envelope that you receive at the interview. It is sealed - don't open it! That contains all of your immigration file from the consulate and will be used to continue your immigration file upon arrival in the US. The POE officers forward that information on to the office serving your area of residence. Upon receipt of that envelope you arrival is officially 'entered' into the immigration computer system (called SAVE). Once your name is listed in the SAVE system the Social Security Department can check to make sure you are legally in the country and eligible for a SSN. This generally takes about 2 weeks, so about 2 weeks after you arrive, head to your local SS office and submit an application for your SSN. It should arrive in anywhere from 10 days to 2 weeks, although it can take longer.

If you plan to marry before that, though it may not say it on their website, you can call your local government that issues marriage licences (often the County) and explain that you do not have a SSN yet as you are a new arrival but do have a valid passport. In many cases they will accept a passport in lieu of the SSN.

Good luck at the interview.

[ramos96 1]

Here is some information for you Uzume

http://marriage.about.com/cs/marriagelicen...p/tennessee.htm

PLEASE take note of this part specifically the bolded part:

You must also provide your Social Security number. It is a non-negotiable requirement. You must have proof of Social Security. Passports from those who are not US citizens are acceptable.

Ramos

[no name 1]

Valid passports with a current visa are acceptable substitutions for a social security number for non-American citizens visiting the United States.

Source

[ramos96 1]

Too slow Devilette I beat ya to it

Ramos

[no name 1]

Too slow Devilette I beat ya to it

Ramos

Yours implied a SSN was needed & I wanted to quote a TN govt website, not a general one.

Edited June 30, 2007 by devilette

[julianb 0]

Just go to the county office in your area and they will tell you exactly what you need. Like everyone else said your passport is all you will need.

Good luck!

[Uzume 0]

Just go to the county office in your area and they will tell you exactly what you need. Like everyone else said your passport is all you will need.

Good luck!

Thanks everyone - you're all officially stars!

I panicked a bit as I am marrying 1 week after I arrived and this was the first time I had seen this requirement.

Thanks so much

JD

[Cécy 44]

For some States, you can obtain a waiver explaining why you don't have a SSN. I'm not sure how you do that though.

You can also shop around and check if there are States around you where it's not required.

Unless you are planning something special with family, keep in mind that it's not required to get married in the State you live in.

[Uzume 0]

For some States, you can obtain a waiver explaining why you don't have a SSN. I'm not sure how you do that though.

You can also shop around and check if there are States around you where it's not required.

Unless you are planning something special with family, keep in mind that it's not required to get married in the State you live in.

Thanks for that, we are having family and friends from TX, seattle and UK so TN is as good a place as any ;-)

I can't wait *eek*

Thanks for all your help.

Edited July 4, 2007 by Uzume

[Magnolia31 0]

Hi

I have read on the Tennessee government website that they will not issue a marriage license without a social security number.

I'm not sure when I will get my SS number so is this going to be a problem or will I get a number straight away?

Thanks

Can you email or call them and let them know that you are coming from a foreign country and do NOT have a SSN? Although I do have one, I was never asked for it. You could always go to Vegas where you won't need that stuff.

[KateandNik 0]

For some States, you can obtain a waiver explaining why you don't have a SSN. I'm not sure how you do that though.

You can also shop around and check if there are States around you where it's not required.

Unless you are planning something special with family, keep in mind that it's not required to get married in the State you live in.

Thanks for that, we are having family and friends from TX, seattle and UK so TN is as good a place as any ;-)

I can't wait *eek*

Thanks for all your help.

Have fun! And advance Congratulations! I'm from TN and it's beautiful there!