[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"page-\u002Fcategories\u002Festate-planning\u002Faffidavit-of-marriage":3},{"type":4,"data":5},"product",{"product_name":6,"slug":7,"category_slug":8,"order_type":9,"product_version_slug":10,"preview":11,"is_previewable":12,"related_products":13,"related_articles":27,"breadcrumbs":59,"productName":6,"productDescription":-1,"productVersionSlug":10,"localeId":-1,"landerSlug":7,"categorySlug":8,"_cmsSource":65,"hero":66,"quickLinks":88,"page_body":89,"meta_information":217,"sidebar_ad":221,"disclaimer":68,"stateSlug":33},"Affidavit of Marriage","affidavit-of-marriage","marriage-and-divorce","Document","aom-3104","      <center><p class='title center'><strong>JOINT AFFIDAVIT OF MARRIAGE<\u002Fstrong><\u002Fp><\u002Fcenter><br \u002F><br \u002F>              <p>State of <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan><\u002Fp>            <p>SS.<\u002Fp>      <p>County of <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan><\u002Fp>      <br>      <p>I, <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan>, residing at <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan>, <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan>, <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan> <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan>, in the County of <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan>, and I, <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan>, residing at <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan>, <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan>, <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan> <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan>, in the County of <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan>, together being duly sworn, swear as follows: on <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan>, of legal age in the State of <span style='background: #BBBBBB;'>_____________<\u002Fspan>, we were legally and ceremonially married together.<\u002Fp>      <br \u002F>      <p>We declare that all of this is true, correct, and complete to the best of our knowledge.<\u002Fp>      <br \u002F>      <p>_______________________________   Date __________<\u002Fp>      <p>(First Affiant's signature)<\u002Fp>      <br \u002F>      <p>_______________________________   Date __________<\u002Fp>      <p>(Second Affiant's signature)<\u002Fp>      <br \u002F>                                    <div class='-page-break'><\u002Fdiv>        <center><p class='title center'><strong>Instructions for Your Affidavit of Marriage<\u002Fstrong><\u002Fp><\u002Fcenter><br \u002F><br \u002F>        <p>Your affidavit of marriage will act as your sworn statement that you were validly married on the date and at the location specified. Whenever both spouses are available we recommend that they both include their information and sign the affidavit.<\u002Fp>        <br>        <p>To complete the affidavit, enter the current full legal name or names of the spouses involved. When entering in the addresses be sure to use the address where the spouse currently lives.<\u002Fp>        <br>        <p>The most important pieces of information are the date and place of marriage. Try to be as accurate as possible when entering in these items. The place of marriage is wherever the spouses signed the original certificate of marriage. In most states, there would have had to be some type of officiate at the ceremony, such as a priest or judge.<\u002Fp>        <br>        <p>The final step is to sign the document in the presence of a notary public. If both spouses are signing, they must both sign it in the notary's presence or have it separately notarized. 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The specific language stated","\u002Fguides\u002Fincluding-a-sunset-clause-in-your-prenuptial-agreement",{"title":48,"description":49,"link":50},"How Courts Determine the Validity of Prenuptial Agreements","Where shall we live? Shall we have children? How many children shall we have? How do you feel about pets? I love cats; are you allergic to cats? These are just a few topics that couples talk about in contemplation of their marriage and their future together. One topic they often avoid is how to deal with their finances; not only how they will deal with them","\u002Fguides\u002Fhow-courts-determine-the-validity-of-prenuptial-agreements",{"title":52,"description":53,"link":54},"How to Create an Affidavit of Marriage","Use an affidavit of marriage as your sworn statement that you are married and to name who you are married to. Often you will need this affidavit when applying for a foreign visa or if you lose your marriage certificate. Take the following...","\u002Fguides\u002Fhow-to-create-an-affidavit-of-marriage",{"title":56,"description":57,"link":58},"How to Create a Divorce Settlement Agreement","Using a Divorce Settlement Agreement Going through a divorce can be a stressful and difficult process. Luckily, our divorce settlement agreement makes this process as straightforward and painless as possible. These instructions will help you...","\u002Fguides\u002Fhow-to-create-a-divorce-settlement-agreement",[60,63],{"label":61,"link":62},"All Documents","\u002Flegal-documents",{"label":16,"link":64},"\u002Fcategories\u002Fmarriage-and-divorce","payload",{"landerVariant":67,"headline":6,"headlineAccent":33,"subtitle":68,"legacySubtitleHtml":69,"checkmarkText":33,"desktopImage":70,"mobileImage":81,"desktopImageUrl":68,"mobileImageUrl":68,"ctaType":87,"ctaText":33,"ctaLink":33},"design-test-v3","","An affidavit of marriage is used as one or both spouses' sworn oath that they are validly married. The document is the easiest way to prove the existence of a marriage when the original marriage certificate has been lost.",{"id":71,"alt":33,"updatedAt":72,"createdAt":73,"url":74,"thumbnailURL":33,"filename":75,"mimeType":76,"filesize":77,"width":78,"height":79,"focalX":80,"focalY":80},231,"2026-07-30T20:22:22.580Z","2026-07-30T20:22:22.472Z","https:\u002F\u002Fs3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\u002Fshared-cms-main-media.legalnature.com\u002FAff%20Marriage%20Preview%20D","Aff Marriage Preview D","image\u002Fwebp",225532,1200,1448,50,{"id":82,"alt":33,"updatedAt":83,"createdAt":84,"url":85,"thumbnailURL":33,"filename":86,"mimeType":76,"filesize":77,"width":78,"height":79,"focalX":80,"focalY":80},232,"2026-07-30T20:22:42.663Z","2026-07-30T20:22:42.617Z","https:\u002F\u002Fs3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\u002Fshared-cms-main-media.legalnature.com\u002FAff%20Marriage%20Preview%20M","Aff Marriage Preview M","standard",[],[90,98,133,139,143,161,167,183,187,210],{"id":91,"content":33,"legacyHtml":92,"variant":93,"anchorId":33,"alignment":94,"ctaText":33,"ctaLink":33,"padding":95,"blockName":33,"blockType":96,"visibility":97},"6a15a24df13133005943eb2f","\u003Cp>An affidavit of marriage is a sworn legal document in which one or more people testify under oath about the existence and validity of a marriage. This document is typically used when a couple needs to prove their marital status but lacks traditional documentation like a marriage certificate (common situations include lost or destroyed certificates, marriages performed in foreign countries, or marriages that occurred many years ago without proper registration). The affidavit is signed before a notary public or other authorized official and includes details such as the spouses' names, the date and location of the marriage, and the relationship of the person making the statement (affiant) to the couple.\u003C\u002Fp>","default","left","medium","rich-content",{"hideOnMobile":33,"hideOnDesktop":33},{"id":99,"heading":100,"layout":101,"columns":102,"itemStyle":103,"blockName":33,"items":104,"blockType":131,"visibility":132},"6a15a24df13133005943eb32","Need another type of affidavit? 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It is used to verify where the deceased person lived during their lifetime and may be required by financial institutions to transfer stocks or other securities, close accounts, or settle estate matters.",{"id":110,"alt":33,"updatedAt":111,"createdAt":112,"url":113,"thumbnailURL":33,"filename":114,"mimeType":76,"filesize":115,"width":78,"height":79,"focalX":80,"focalY":80},227,"2026-07-29T18:40:10.823Z","2026-07-29T18:40:10.728Z","https:\u002F\u002Fs3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\u002Fshared-cms-main-media.legalnature.com\u002FAffidavit%20Domicile%20Preview%20Desktop","Affidavit Domicile Preview Desktop",241184,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.buttercms.com\u002FerLVaPeQTyGbAFflQIRj","\u002Fcategories\u002Festate-planning\u002Faffidavit-of-domicile",{"id":119,"title":120,"description":33,"legacyHtml":121,"image":122,"imageUrl":129,"url":130},"6a15a24df13133005943eb31","Affidavit of Heirship","An affidavit of heirship is a legal document filed in court by the beneficiaries of an estate to help transfer the deceased person's real estate or personal property.",{"id":123,"alt":33,"updatedAt":124,"createdAt":125,"url":126,"thumbnailURL":33,"filename":127,"mimeType":76,"filesize":128,"width":78,"height":79,"focalX":80,"focalY":80},229,"2026-07-29T18:41:19.405Z","2026-07-29T18:41:19.351Z","https:\u002F\u002Fs3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\u002Fshared-cms-main-media.legalnature.com\u002FAff%20Heirship%20Preview%20Desktop","Aff Heirship Preview Desktop",271520,"https:\u002F\u002Fcdn.buttercms.com\u002Fc4U1bIrUQYOQdS0PZRDr","\u002Fcategories\u002Festate-planning\u002Faffidavit-of-heirship","list",{"hideOnMobile":33,"hideOnDesktop":33},{"id":134,"heading":135,"showStates":136,"hideOnStateOverride":136,"blockName":33,"blockType":137,"visibility":138},"6a15a24df13133005943eb33","Create an affidavit of marriage in your state",false,"state-selector",{"hideOnMobile":33,"hideOnDesktop":33},{"id":140,"content":33,"legacyHtml":141,"variant":93,"anchorId":33,"alignment":94,"ctaText":33,"ctaLink":33,"padding":95,"blockName":33,"blockType":96,"visibility":142},"6a15a24df13133005943eb34","\u003Ch2>When to use an affidavit of marriage\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>An affidavit of marriage should be used in specific situations where formal proof of marriage is required but the original marriage certificate is unavailable, insufficient, or needs corroboration. The most common scenarios include the following:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Col>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>When official documentation is missing or inadequate:\u003C\u002Fstrong> This includes cases where the marriage certificate has been lost, destroyed, or damaged beyond use; when the marriage occurred in a foreign country and the certificate needs translation or additional validation for U.S. purposes; when marriages were performed decades ago and records were never properly filed or have been lost by the issuing authority; or when informal or common law marriages need legal recognition and documentation.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>For immigration purposes:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Affidavits of marriage are frequently required in immigration proceedings, particularly for spousal visa applications (K-1, CR-1, IR-1) where USCIS may request additional evidence beyond the marriage certificate to establish the bona fide nature of the relationship.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Acquiring government benefits:\u003C\u002Fstrong> Marriage affidavits may be used when applying for Social Security survivor benefits, veterans' spousal benefits, or other government programs that require proof of marital status. \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>\u003Cstrong>Estate and probate matters: \u003C\u002Fstrong>Affidavits of marriage may be needed for estate and probate matters when a surviving spouse must establish their legal relationship to claim inheritance rights or handle the deceased spouse's affairs, for insurance claims where beneficiaries need to prove spousal status, for property transactions involving jointly owned real estate, or when updating legal documents like deeds or titles to reflect marital status. In these situations, the affidavit typically comes from third-party witnesses (friends, family members, clergy who performed the ceremony) or from the spouses themselves, sworn under penalty of perjury and notarized to provide legal weight to the testimony.\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>",{"hideOnMobile":33,"hideOnDesktop":33},{"id":144,"heading":145,"blockName":33,"items":146,"blockType":159,"visibility":160},"6a15a24df13133005943eb38","Create your affidavit of marriage in 3 easy steps",[147,151,155],{"id":148,"title":149,"description":33,"legacyHtml":150},"6a15a24df13133005943eb35","Collect Information","Gather all the relevant information to complete your document. This may include the date, time, and location of the marriage.",{"id":152,"title":153,"description":33,"legacyHtml":154},"6a15a24df13133005943eb36","Answer Key Questions","Use the information you collected to complete our affidavit of marriage form. We make this easy by guiding you at each step of the way and helping you to customize your document to match your specific needs.",{"id":156,"title":157,"description":33,"legacyHtml":158},"6a15a24df13133005943eb37"," Review, Sign, and Notarize","It is always important to read your document thoroughly to ensure it matches your needs and is free of errors and omissions. You must sign the affidavit in front of a notary public. When using a notary, always be sure to wait to sign the document until he or she is present.","steps",{"hideOnMobile":33,"hideOnDesktop":33},{"id":162,"content":33,"legacyHtml":163,"variant":164,"anchorId":33,"alignment":94,"ctaText":165,"ctaLink":33,"padding":33,"blockName":33,"blockType":96,"visibility":166},"6a15a24df13133005943eb39","\u003Ch2>\u003Cspan style=\"color: #e67e23;\">Why use an affidavit of marriage?\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The key reasons to use an affidavit of marriage include \u003Cspan style=\"color: #e67e23;\">\u003Cstrong>establishing legal proof when certificates are unavailable\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan> (lost, destroyed, never issued, or from jurisdictions with poor record-keeping); \u003Cspan style=\"color: #e67e23;\">\u003Cstrong>corroborating marital status for immigration purposes\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan> where USCIS requires evidence beyond the certificate itself to prove the marriage is genuine rather than fraudulent; \u003Cspan style=\"color: #e67e23;\">\u003Cstrong>providing third-party verification\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan> through witness testimony from family, friends, or officiants who can attest to the ceremony and ongoing marital relationship; \u003Cspan style=\"color: #e67e23;\">\u003Cstrong>meeting specific agency requirements\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan> where organizations like insurance companies, Social Security Administration, or probate courts request sworn affidavits as part of their documentation standards; and \u003Cspan style=\"color: #e67e23;\">\u003Cstrong>bridging documentation gaps\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fspan> for common law marriages, foreign marriages, or historical marriages that lack conventional paper trails. Essentially, the affidavit transforms personal knowledge about a marriage into a formal legal document that can be accepted by courts, government agencies, and other institutions that require verified proof of marital status under penalty of law.\u003C\u002Fp>","highlight","Create Your Affidavit of Marriage Today",{"hideOnMobile":33,"hideOnDesktop":33},{"id":168,"heading":169,"description":33,"legacyHtml":170,"image":171,"imageUrl":68,"layout":180,"blockName":33,"blockType":181,"visibility":182},"6a15a24df13133005943eb3a","Why choose LegalNature?","The professionals at LegalNature offer the expertise and guidance to navigate the nuances of creating an affidavit across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. LegalNature offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you're not happy, then we’re not happy. Give us a call and let us help.",{"id":172,"alt":33,"updatedAt":173,"createdAt":174,"url":175,"thumbnailURL":33,"filename":176,"mimeType":76,"filesize":177,"width":178,"height":179,"focalX":80,"focalY":80},218,"2026-07-29T18:21:40.238Z","2026-07-29T18:21:40.153Z","https:\u002F\u002Fs3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\u002Fshared-cms-main-media.legalnature.com\u002FWhy%20Choose","Why Choose",204042,786,958,"image-right","media-content",{"hideOnMobile":33,"hideOnDesktop":33},{"id":184,"content":33,"legacyHtml":185,"variant":93,"anchorId":33,"alignment":94,"ctaText":33,"ctaLink":33,"padding":95,"blockName":33,"blockType":96,"visibility":186},"6a15a24df13133005943eb3b","\u003Ch2>Affidavit of marriage help guide\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Your affidavit of marriage will act as your sworn statement that you were validly married on the date and at the location specified. Whenever both spouses are available, we recommend that they both include their information and sign the affidavit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To complete the affidavit, enter the current full legal name or names of the spouses involved. When entering in the addresses, be sure to use the address where the spouse currently lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The most important pieces of information are the date and place of marriage. Try to be as accurate as possible when entering in these items. The place of marriage is wherever the spouses signed the original certificate of marriage. In most states, there would have had to be some type of officiate at the ceremony, such as a priest or judge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final step is to sign the document in the presence of a notary public. If both spouses are signing, they must both sign it in the notary's presence or have it separately notarized. After that, your affidavit is complete.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"hideOnMobile":33,"hideOnDesktop":33},{"id":188,"heading":189,"background":190,"blockName":33,"items":191,"blockType":208,"visibility":209},"6a15a24df13133005943eb40","Frequently Asked Questions","white",[192,196,200,204],{"id":193,"question":194,"answer":33,"legacyHtml":195},"6a15a24df13133005943eb3c","What is an affidavit of marriage and when should I use one?","\u003Cp>Ideally, you should have your official marriage certificate tucked safely away with your other important documents, but if you cannot locate it, an affidavit of marriage can be created to use instead. An affidavit of marriage is a replacement marriage certificate that can be legally used if your original is lost. You may need to show this certificate in a variety of settings and situations, and it is legal proof that you were married. This can also be used if you are divorced but need to prove that you were married in the past. This document can also be called a joint affidavit of marriage or a marriage affidavit.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":197,"question":198,"answer":33,"legacyHtml":199},"6a15a24df13133005943eb3d","What is the difference between traditional marriage and common law marriage?","\u003Cp>In some countries, a marriage ceremony is necessary before a couple can call themselves legally married in the traditional sense. It is different in the United States, as most states do not require this formality. The main requirements for a traditional marriage are that you be no less than 18 years old; sign a certificate of marriage in the presence of a minister, judge, or another authorized person; and obtain a marriage license from the state. These requirements apply in all 50 states, with only slight differences here and there.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>However, it is not always quite as simple as that. Not all states recognize common law marriages. The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legalnature.com\u002Fguides\u002Fwhich-states-allow-common-law-marriage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow noopener\">states that recognize common law marriage\u003C\u002Fa> today are Colorado, Alabama, District of Columbia, Idaho, Georgia, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah. Although most states do not recognize same-sex marriages in common law, this has started to change after the federal government legalized same-sex marriages. \u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>To prove the existence of a common law marriage in the states that permit it, you need to provide evidence that you have lived together for a certain length of time, which is usually two or three years. On top of this, there is other evidence that you may need to provide, such as sharing the same surname, referring to each other as husband or wife in public, sharing bank accounts and other financial commitments, and filing joint taxation returns.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>You may also need to show that you naturally formed a relationship that is equivalent to being married. If you need to provide evidence of your common law marriage, you and your partner can sign \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legalnature.com\u002Fcategories\u002Fpersonal-affairs\u002Fgeneral-affidavit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">affidavits\u003C\u002Fa> swearing that you consider yourselves married. You can also obtain similar affidavits from friends, family members, and others that can attest to you being married. Additionally, you can use any other documents you have that tend to show that you are married, including jointly owned property deeds, bank statements, credit card accounts, birth certificates of your mutual children, employment agreements, insurance policies, and mail addressed to you both in your shared last name. This can only be done in a state that approves of common law marriage. Often, you will need this affidavit when applying for a foreign visa or if you lose your marriage certificate.\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>Even though not all states offer the status of a \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.legalnature.com\u002Fguides\u002Fare-you-common-law-married\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">common law marriage\u003C\u002Fa>, if you have gone through the process of confirming this in a state that does accept it, all other states, whether they legally approve of common law marriage or not, have to accept your status. Once you have completed the common law marriage process you will be given the same rights and obligations as people who are traditionally married.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":201,"question":202,"answer":33,"legacyHtml":203},"6a15a24df13133005943eb3e","Does an affidavit of marriage need to be notarized?","\u003Cp>Notarization is the process of certifying the authenticity of your affidavit. The notary public, or other certifying official, attests to the authenticity of your signature by checking identification and then sealing or stamping the affidavit. Notarization is recommended to establish and support the authenticity of your affidavit. In addition, you will be required to have your affidavit notarized if it will be used in court.\u003C\u002Fp>",{"id":205,"question":206,"answer":33,"legacyHtml":207},"6a15a24df13133005943eb3f","What is included in an affidavit of marriage?","\u003Cp>An affidavit of marriage requires identifying information about both spouses and the particulars of their marriage. This includes the following information:\u003Cstrong>\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>The details of the spouses\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>The date of marriage\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>The place of marriage\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Details of the spouses' children, if any\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>","faqs",{"hideOnMobile":136,"hideOnDesktop":136},{"id":211,"headline":212,"text":213,"image":214,"ctaText":33,"blockName":33,"blockType":215,"visibility":216},"6a6bb2b88192446bf2049daf","Start Your Affidavit of Marriage","Complete your affidavit of marriage in minutes with LegalNature's intuitive, step-by-step guidance.",{"id":71,"alt":33,"updatedAt":72,"createdAt":73,"url":74,"thumbnailURL":33,"filename":75,"mimeType":76,"filesize":77,"width":78,"height":79,"focalX":80,"focalY":80},"get-started",{"hideOnMobile":33,"hideOnDesktop":33},{"title":218,"description":219,"keyword":6,"og_image":220},"Affidavit of Marriage Form | Create & Print - LegalNature","divorce\u002Faffidavit-of-marriageCreate an affidavit of marriage to legally document your marital status. LegalNature's forms meet requirements in all 50 states.","https:\u002F\u002Fs3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\u002Fshared-cms-main-media.legalnature.com\u002Fv0mfz5ZQuaOVsy4y6OAE.jpg",{"headline":222,"image":223,"imageUrl":68,"steps":224},"Create your affidavit of marriage in minutes",{"id":82,"alt":33,"updatedAt":83,"createdAt":84,"url":85,"thumbnailURL":33,"filename":86,"mimeType":76,"filesize":77,"width":78,"height":79,"focalX":80,"focalY":80},[225,228,231],{"id":226,"text":227},"6a15a24df13133005943eb41","Complete our form",{"id":229,"text":230},"6a15a24df13133005943eb42","Preview and download your document",{"id":232,"text":233},"6a15a24df13133005943eb43","Review and sign your document"]