marriage license question

[MBLA]

The marriage license that I have has duplicate stamped on the top of it. Is this ok for the i-130 applicaiton? I have a marriage certificate and a marriage license. Should I make copies of both? Do I need to get a copy of the license that doesn't say duplicate on the top?

Thanks

[angela256z]

You may want to send in a copy of the certified document or both if you are not sure. It's better more information than not enough.

[Luckysprite]

You should only need to submit the Marriage Certificate. The marriage license is really irrelevant to the process - and the only thing that is a requirement to submit is the actualy certificate that is received after the wedding takes place.

Hope that helps.

[aussiewench]

I concur with Luckyspritem, you only need to submit a copy of the marriage certificate that you received after the marriage took place and was registered.

[hectorswife]

I looked at my file last night and I only submitted the marriage license too. It was a certified copy that I got from the county that I live in. Hope that answers your question! :blush:

[mandy]

You can just send a photocopy of your original marriage cert. with your I-130. But be forwarned, you will have to get another Original certified marriage cert. from your local courthouse to send with the DS-230---which is later on in the process. Just want you to be prepared!

[mexican_lover]

I have a registered Mexican marriage certificate. I also have one with an apostile that I sent in to aid the process for my step-son's US passport that I should be getting back in a month. Will this be adequate for the DS-230? Will translations be necessary too?