My Experiences in America

plew March 20th, 2009

เคยเขียนเรื่องเกี่ยวกับการแต่งงานในอเมริกาไว้แล้วครั้งหนึ่งแต่ตอนนั้นไม่ได้ใส่รายละเอียดไว้ให้ มีเพื่อนบางคนสงสัยว่าถ้าเป็นคนต่างชาติทั้งคู่คือเป็นนักท่องเที่ยวและไปเที่ยวอเมริกาแล้วอยากแต่งงานที่นั่นทำได้หรือไม่ คำตอบคือทำได้ค่ะ ลองเอารายละเอียดของสองเมืองมาให้ดูคือ SAN FRANCISCO กับ LAS VEGASสำหรับเมืองอื่นหรือรัฐอื่นๆอาจมีข้อกำหนดที่แตกต่างกันไปค่ะต้องลองไปหารายละเอียดของเมืองหรือรัฐนั้น

REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A MARRIAGE LICENSE IN THE CITY AND COUNTY
OF SAN FRANCISCO:
1. Only two unmarried persons over the age of 18 years of age may apply for a marriage license in California. Anyone under 18 must obtain a court order through the Juvenile Court system.

2. If either applicant was previously married, he/she will need to know the exact date of the dissolution of the last marriage by divorce/annulment/or death. If the last marriage ended less than 90 days from the date of the appointment, you must bring a CERTIFIED copy of the divorce decree issued by the court or death record issued by the Department of Public Health. Non-certified copies, i.e. filed copies or endorsed copies, usually given to you by your attorney, are not accepted.

3. Marriage license appointments are available Monday thru Friday at 8:15 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. every half hour. There are three appointments available during each available time period.

4. Appointments require a payment of $93.00 at the time of booking. Absolutely no refunds will be given.

5. A convenience fee of $5.00 is applied on all credit card payments. Visa and MasterCard accepted. Couples may choose to come in person to schedule an appointment. Payment for in-person requests may only be made by CASH or a preprinted check.

6. You do NOT need any witnesses at the time you are coming to obtain the marriage license. The couple must arrive at the INFORMATION DESK at: San Francisco County Clerk, City Hall, 1 Dr.Carlton B. Goodlett Place (Van Ness & Grove), Room 168, San Francisco, CA 94102-4678 to CHECK-IN at the scheduled time. Couples arriving more than 10 minutes after their scheduled time will not be served and will be required to schedule a new appointment and pay the marriage license fee again.

7. 3 DAYS RE-SCHEDULING POLICY - If you cannot make your appointment, you may reschedule within 90 days of the date of the original appointment. However, you must provide us with at least 3 days notice prior to the scheduled date. You may reschedule your appointment by visiting our website at http://www.sfgov.org/countyclerk (confirmation number would be required) or contacting us via e-mail at county.clerk@sfgov.org. Failure to meet this criteria will require a new marriage license appointment and fee to be paid.

Once you arrive at our office…
8. Each applicant must present a valid government agency issued picture ID containing first and last name and date of birth. If the name on the ID is different from the name on the application, then a certified copy of your birth certificate, social security card or passport showing your first and last name must be additionally presented.

9. Once the license is issued, you will be asked if you have a ceremony appointment scheduled through our office. If so, instructions will be provided to you as to how to proceed with the ceremony. Otherwise, you would present the license to the person you have chosen to solemnize your marriage, i.e. priest, minister, rabbi, who may solemnize your marriage within 90 days of the issuance of the license. The ceremony MUST be performed in San Francisco for couples opting to obtain a confidential marriage license through our office.

10. Ceremonies are performed at designated locations as determined by building management and/or the commissioner. Couples CANNOT specify location.

11. No form of litter is permitted to be thrown anywhere in the building (includes outside steps). Helium balloons, alcohol, and/or knives are not allowed into the building.

12. Camcorders and cameras are permitted.

REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A MARRIAGE LICENSE IN LAS VEGAS NEVADA
a. You don’t need to get a blood test

b. There is no waiting period after a license is issued.

c. The current fee for a marriage license is $55.00 CASH ONLY and the exact amount is recommended

d. Take a document with you that you can use to prove your age. One standard document is your driver’s license or photo ID. A passport is an acceptable form of photo ID.

e. You will need to apply for a marriage license. You can get this from the Marriage Bureau in Clark County. Both parties must be present at the Marriage License Bureau to obtain a marriage license

f. Courthouse Hours: 8am - 12 midnight every day. Including holidays.

g. Out-of-state marriage license are not accepted in the state of Nevada.

h. Adults 18 yrs and older DO NOT NEED consent but proof of age is required.

i. Ages 16 -17yrs old will need consent from their parents or legal guardian to get married. The parents or legal guardian will have to be present at the time of the application for a marriage license. If the parents cannot be there, a notarized document stating consent, as well as the birth certificate of the underage applicant, is required.

j. Under the age of 16 must have parent’s consent and authorization from the Nevada District Court. The parent or legal guardian will have to file a court action and presents a court order to the Marriage License Bureau.

k. A witness other than the individual performing the ceremony is required. The Wedding Chapel Wedding will provide a witness if you need one.

l. If you have been married before, you are not required to bring the divorce

m. decree but the divorce must be final and you must know the exact date of the divorce as well as the city and state where it was granted.

n. Ministers will request the original license prior to the ceremony or a copy of the original for all vow renewals.

o. In order to have a legal marriage, a ceremony must be performed in the State of Nevada within one year from the date of issuance of the marriage license. The ceremony may be performed in any wedding chapel, church or the civil marriage commissioner’s office.

These marriages are recognized throughout the world.

Special note for visitors from foreign countries
Marriages performed in the State of Nevada will be recognized by your country, however, some countries may require a certified copy of your marriage certificate and an Apostille from the Nevada Secretary of State to finalize the marriage in your country.

อ่านข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับการแต่งงานในอเมริกาและการขอกรีนการ์ดได้ที่ www.marriagegreencard.info

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