If you plan to use a marriage certificate outside the United States, the receiving authority may require an apostille or another form of authentication. Depending on where the document will be used, you may also need a certified or sworn translation. Marriage certificates are submitted for spouse visas, residency, dual citizenship, inheritance matters, and marriage registration abroad. Before starting, confirm the receiving authority’s requirements for the certified marriage

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