Steps to marry an American citizen in the United States

China people need to prepare valid documents to get married in the United States. Valid documents include passport, driver's license, birth certificate, etc.

The process of China people going to the United States to marry American citizens;

1. Online marriage certificate is valid for 60 days, that is, you must get married in the United States within 60 days. After 60 days, you must reapply for a marriage certificate.

2. Get a marriage certificate, and the wedding can be held within 60 days after 24 hours.

At least one witness must be present. Weddings can be held in designated government offices (they must be held during their working hours, usually from Monday to Friday, from 8: 30 am to 3: 00 pm), or in churches, backyards and other places.

3. Marriage certificate. It says the time and place of the wedding, whether the person who presided over the wedding changed his surname. If the wedding is held in a government office, you can get a marriage certificate on the spot after the wedding. If it is held in other places, the marriage certificate will be delivered to your home in about 20 days. Please check the marriage certificate after you receive it. If there are any mistakes, they can be corrected within a certain period of time.

Extended data:

1. First trial: check whether the relevant documents and certification materials that the parties should submit are complete, whether the application matters fall within the scope of authority of this bureau, and decide whether to accept or not; If the application materials are incomplete, the applicant shall be informed of the contents that need to be corrected on the spot.

2. Acceptance:

(1) Ask the parties about their marriage wishes;

(2) Both parties who are willing to get married fill in the application for marriage registration.

3. Examination: The marriage registrar shall examine the documents, certificates and statements submitted by the parties.

4. Registration: those who meet the requirements for marriage after examination by the marriage registrar shall be registered.

5. Getting a certificate: The Marriage Registry issues a marriage certificate to congratulate the newlyweds.

Baidu Encyclopedia-United States Uniform Marriage Property Law

Baidu Encyclopedia-Some Provisions on Marriage Registration between China Citizens and Foreigners