Question regarding the 'of' line on marriage certificate

[BuenaVista 0]

Hey folks,

 

First time posting! I married my wife online last year, using the Utah online option. We were together before, during and after (no consummation issue).

 

Utah process was excellent, except, there was errors on the certificate twice. I had it corrected the first time, but didn't pay enough attention to the second error... until now.

 

Important fact: Utah can make modifications to the certificate data up to 3 months after the wedding, thereafter it is submitted to the files and a correction procedure must be followed which includes a copy being sent out, chaned them notarized, then resubmitted (read: delays, costs)

 

Our certificate incorrectly noted that my partner was "in the county of" San Francisco, and my line is blank. In fact we were both together in Mexico when the Zoom wedding took place (which has been our holding location until we get GC)

 

Does anyone have experience in having an incorrect line on a marriage certificate and being able to explain it? I imagine the language varies per state. I also understand that Utah has now modified theirs to include more specific language regards to origin and location at time.

 

I am happy to work on having it corrected, but hoping it may be avoidable. It does seem besides the point. Also, the application that we plan to include with the certificate does clearly state she is from the Phillipines and all evidence including passport stamps indicate her location was Mexico.

 

Thanks folks! 

BV

[SalishSea 17,834]

23 minutes ago, BuenaVista said:

Hey folks,

 

First time posting! I married my wife online last year, using the Utah online option. We were together before, during and after (no consummation issue).

 

Utah process was excellent, except, there was errors on the certificate twice. I had it corrected the first time, but didn't pay enough attention to the second error... until now.

 

Important fact: Utah can make modifications to the certificate data up to 3 months after the wedding, thereafter it is submitted to the files and a correction procedure must be followed which includes a copy being sent out, chaned them notarized, then resubmitted (read: delays, costs)

 

Our certificate incorrectly noted that my partner was "in the county of" San Francisco, and my line is blank. In fact we were both together in Mexico when the Zoom wedding took place (which has been our holding location until we get GC)

 

Does anyone have experience in having an incorrect line on a marriage certificate and being able to explain it? I imagine the language varies per state. I also understand that Utah has now modified theirs to include more specific language regards to origin and location at time.

 

I am happy to work on having it corrected, but hoping it may be avoidable. It does seem besides the point. Also, the application that we plan to include with the certificate does clearly state she is from the Phillipines and all evidence including passport stamps indicate her location was Mexico.

 

Thanks folks! 

BV

Ooh, that is unfortunate.

 

Are you wanting to submit for the CR-1 now, with the incorrect certificate?  My thought is that it is in fact valid, as evidence that you are legally married, even though it contains some incorrect information.

 

You could submit everything now, and while waiting, have it corrected and ready for an RFE, or to upload/ bring to the interview later on.

[BuenaVista 0]

1 hour ago, Jorgedig said:

Ooh, that is unfortunate.

 

Are you wanting to submit for the CR-1 now, with the incorrect certificate?  My thought is that it is in fact valid, as evidence that you are legally married, even though it contains some incorrect information.

 

You could submit everything now, and while waiting, have it corrected and ready for an RFE, or to upload/ bring to the interview later on.

Yes, I am keen to progress ASAP. My plan is as you say, submit as-is and apply for a corrected version. I hope an RFE does not present a significant delay, or a delay less than the procedure to correct. Editing the PDF is SO temping!

Edited January 10, 2022 by BuenaVista

[SalishSea 17,834]

8 hours ago, BuenaVista said:

Yes, I am keen to progress ASAP. My plan is as you say, submit as-is and apply for a corrected version. I hope an RFE does not present a significant delay, or a delay less than the procedure to correct. Editing the PDF is SO temping!

Hah!

 

I think your plan is fine.  If and when you get an RFE, you will be able to address it quickly with the corrected version.  

 

I don't think we've seen an RFE pertaining to a Utah marriage yet.  If you do get one, please let us know!

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