US marriage certificate (certified copy)
United States · each state vital records office or county/city clerk where the licence was issued · Certified Copy of Marriage Certificate / Marriage Record
Price on request · days to several weeks · order and pay online
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What the report shows
Certified copy of the marriage record: spouses' names, date and place of marriage, officiant and registration details.
Who needs it
spouses, immigration lawyers, name-change applicants, divorce lawyers, foreign consulates
Why people order it
immigration and spousal visas, name change, divorce, transcription of marriage abroad (with apostille), benefits
What we need from you
- ✍️Details you type in the form: both spouses' names, date and county of marriage, requester ID
- 🙋Ordering for yourself? A typed signature in the form is enough.
- 📝Ordering for someone else? Upload a power of attorney they signed — download our ready form. ⤓ Ready power-of-attorney form
- ✅No original document and no post — everything happens online.
Legal limits
Certified copies restricted by state law to the registrant, immediate family, legal representatives or persons with a documented legal interest; government ID required; false statements are a crime. Some states (e.g., California) issue 'informational' copies to others. Many agencies authorize only VitalChek for online orders. In many states marriage records are held by the county, not the state.
Issued by
State vital records office or county clerk / city clerk (e.g., NYC City Clerk); directory: CDC NCHS 'Where to Write for Vital Records'
Questions and answers
How do I order US marriage certificate (certified copy) online?
Fill in both spouses' names, date and county of marriage, requester ID in the form on this page and get a price before any payment within days to several weeks.
How much does US marriage certificate (certified copy) cost?
Price on request: The official fee depends on the office, the state or the number of pages, or is not published — we confirm the exact amount by e-mail before any payment.
How long does US marriage certificate (certified copy) take?
days to several weeks.
Who can order US marriage certificate (certified copy)?
Only with a legal interest.
Do I need to send the original document?
No. Everything is online — no original and no post.
Terms
Work starts as soon as you pay; once the document is delivered the order can no longer be cancelled.
Joy Work OS is a private service and not the issuing authority. You can also order this document directly from the authority at the official fee.