name change question...

ok might be a dumb question... and im sure its come up before...but

can you bring the copy of the marraige certificate to the DMV?? or do you have to wait to get the original in the mail..?

Thanks !!

wouldn't the one you get in the mail be the original? how would you get a copy of the marriage certificate before you get the original?

if i'm not mistaken you have to bring the original marriage certificate so they can see it at the DMV. thats what i did

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Posted by MJDoc12

wouldn't the one you get in the mail be the original? how would you get a copy of the marriage certificate before you get the original?

if i'm not mistaken you have to bring the original marriage certificate so they can see it at the DMV. thats what i did

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the Rev that married us gave us a copy of the signed certificate... im unsure about what to bring...

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Posted by HeatherRose

yep you need orignal only.. I called and asked. I actually called to see if they needed an original, the lady at the town hall i went to wanted me to buy extra 'original' copies for them. but they just look at it and give it back to you at both offices.

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oh cool...thanks!!
so i guess ill just wait to get that before i do anything else...
thanks again!!

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Posted by DeannaNDave07

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Posted by MJDoc12

wouldn't the one you get in the mail be the original? how would you get a copy of the marriage certificate before you get the original?

if i'm not mistaken you have to bring the original marriage certificate so they can see it at the DMV. thats what i did

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the Rev that married us gave us a copy of the signed certificate... im unsure about what to bring...

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Most likely what the Rev gave you was a signed copy of the marriage license.
That is what he has to submit to the state in order for you to receive your marriage certificate (along with the signatures of your witnesses).
You need the originals to do your name change at the DMV and SS. They only look at it to make sure it has the raised seal on it.

thanks for clarifying ladies!! i appreciate it!