"A marriage license is a legal document applied for by a couple and issued by the county/state that allows them to marry," says Diane Smith-Hoban, executive director of Journeys of the Heart.

Contact the embassy or consulate of the country where the marriage took place. If you were married abroad before November 9, 1989, contact the State Department to get a copy of the Certificate of ...

Some women say they're struggling with REAL ID bureaucratic challenges as original marriage certificates are required to verify their name changes, causing frustration and delays.

You can then obtain a certified copy of the marriage certificate from your county clerk’s office. This certificate will usually have your new name, and you’ll use it to change your name with ...