Copy of a Certificate of Witness to Marriage (Abroad)

Only Those Listed Below Are Authorized to Obtain a Copy of This Record:

  • The individual(s) whose marriage is recorded on the document
  • A legal guardian of the individual(s) whose marriage is recorded on the document
  • A person with written authorization

All Consular Vital Records cost $50 per document.

To Request a Certified Copy of a Certificate of Witness to Marriage (Abroad), You Must Submit:

1. A notarized written (or typed) request that includes all of the following information for both subjects of the marriage:

  • Full names
  • Dates and place of marriage
  • Signature of requester
  • Any available passport information

2. A copy of requester’s valid identification

A $50.00 check or money order for each copy requested.

  • Make payable to “Department of State"
  • The Department will assume no responsibility for cash lost in the mail.

4. Mail to:

Department of State
Passport Services
Vital Records Section
Room 510
1111 19th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

Overnight Delivery
Send your request to our office using overnight delivery for quicker service.  To have your records returned to you using overnight delivery, include an additional $12.85 with your request or a pre-paid envelope for the delivery service provider of your choice.

To check the status of your Certificate of Witness to Marriage request, call 202-955-0521.

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