Do I need to bring my *original* marriage certificate to the SS office and DMV or will a copy suffice? I'm guessing original, but praying for copy so I can go today while I'm at work... I forgot to bring the original with me...
MrsMagoo
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I only needed my Marriage License and Drivers License for SS. It was really simple to do and was done in about 45 minutes or so. I had everything else with me, but she never asked for it.
Kara and Todd
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My question is did you need the *original* or just a copy?
MsKitty1274
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Nope. Original is needed. At least I know this for sure at SS office. A friend of mine tried to use a copy and they wouldnt take it.
B22
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Original.
Kara and Todd
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Had a feeling...
They'll just make a copy of the original and give me the original back, right? (I only have one original!)
MsKitty1274
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At ss, they just look at it. I dont think they made a copy of mine.
Kara and Todd
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Gotcha - just making sure they don't want to keep the original b/c then I'd have to order more.
cindyandkevin
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Nope, you keep your original marriage certificate. You just need to show it to them and then they hand it right back.
natseven
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I was just there this morning. they just looked at my license and marriage certificate and handed it back to me. but yes you need the original.
PegaLega
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Posted by MsKitty1274
At ss, they just look at it. I dont think they made a copy of mine.
They just look at it at the DMV too, they give it right back to you
mandc722
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You can use a CERTIFIED copy but not a photo copy. That's what I used. It needs to have the raised stamp on it so it is offficial.
ali120206
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Had a feeling...
They'll just make a copy of the original and give me the original back, right? (I only have one original!)
Yep, they give it back.
The only thing I needed to send the original for (a certified copy would've done as well) was when I applied for my new passport.
I have a photocopy at my desk at work now in case I need to fax it anywhere (a lot of frequent travel programs - hotels, airlines, etc. - needed a copy of it to change my name).
