Seattle

Marriage Certificate

Note:

  • Marriage Certificate can only be issued to Indian passport holders or OCI Holders.
  • Marriage Certificate is Issued only if the spouse’s name is mentioned in the current Indian passport or OCI Card.
  • Please follow the 2 steps given below to apply for a Marriage Certificate.

Step 1) Prepare Supporting Documents


1.

Miscellaneous Application (Click Here)

(Download, Fill and Sign the official government application form.)

2.

Self-Sworn Affidavit (Click Here)

Both the Applicant and Spouse must separately submit a duly signed Self-Sworn Affidavit.

3.

Notarized copy of the Applicant’s current passport (first and last pages)

4.

Notarized copy of the Spouse’s current passport (first and last pages)

5.

Notarized copy of proof of the Applicant’s legal status in the U.S. showing a valid U.S. visa

6.

Notarized copy of proof of the Spouse’s legal status in the U.S. showing a valid U.S. visa

7.

Notarized copy of proof of the Applicant’s current U.S. address

8.

Notarized copy of proof of the Spouse’s current U.S. address

9.

Notarized copy of the spouse’s passport (first and last pages)
If the spouse holds citizenship of a country other than India, please bring the original and a copy of the OCI card (First and Last Page) instead.

10.

Fees : $25 and $2 (Please issue 2 Separate Cashier’s Checks/Money Orders)

Payee Name “Consulate General of India, Seattle

Note: Personal Checks/Cash/Credit Cards/Debit Cards are not accepted.


1.

Miscellaneous Application (Click Here)

(Download, Fill and Sign the official government application form)

2.

Self-Sworn Affidavit (Click Here)

Both the Applicant and Spouse must separately submit a duly signed Self-Sworn Affidavit.

3.

Notarized copy of the Applicant’s current passport

4.

Notarized copy of the Spouse’s current passport (first and last pages)

5.

Notarized copy of Applicant's OCI (first and last pages)

6.

Notarized copy of proof of the Spouse’s legal status in the U.S. showing a valid U.S. visa

7.

Notarized copy of proof of the Applicant’s current U.S. address

8.

Notarized copy of proof of the Spouse’s current U.S. address

9.

Original and Copy of: Passport of Spouse (First and Last Page)
If the spouse holds citizenship of a country other than India, please bring the original and a copy of the OCI card (First and Last Page) instead.

10.

Fees : $25 and $2 (Please issue 2 Separate Cashier’s Checks/Money Orders)

Payee Name “Consulate General of India, Seattle

Note: Personal Checks/Cash/Credit Cards/Debit Cards are not accepted.

 

Step 2) Submit the Documents & Fees to VFS Global

Option 1: Book an appointment and visit the VFS Centre to submit your documents & Fees

To book an appointment with VFS (Click Here)

VFS Global Seattle
1015 2nd Ave, Suite 804, Seattle, WA 98104

VFS Global Bellevue
14450 NE 29th Pl, Suite 117, Bellevue, WA 98007

VFS Global USA Customer care: + 1 800 320 9625

Option 2: Pay Online & Submit the documents to VFS via Courier

Existing users: VFS – Sign In (Click here)
New users: VFS – Create Account (Click here)

Courier documents to VFS Global Seattle
1015 2nd Ave, Suite 804, Seattle, WA 98104

VFS Global USA Customer care: + 1 800 320 9625

FAQs on Marriage Certificate

Stage 1 – Submission

Follow the 2 steps mentioned above to submit the required documents to VFS Global (either in person or by mail).

Stage 2 – VFS Review

VFS Global reviews the documents. If the application is complete, VFS forwards the file to the Consulate.

(Note: If any documents are missing, VFS Global will notify the applicant by email. The applicant must submit the requested documents within 21 business days. Failure to do so will result in rejection of the application.)

Stage 3 – Consulate Processing

The Consulate verifies the application, processes it, and returns it to VFS Global.

Stage 4 – Closure

VFS Global closes the application and dispatches the processed documents to the applicant.

For any queries, you may contact VFS Global USA Customer Care at +1 800-320-9625

10 business days from the day application reaches the Consulate.

• US Driving License OR

• Utility Bill OR

• Lease Agreement OR

• State Identity Card OR

• Mortgage Deed

• Visa page of Passport (i.e. H1B, H4, L1, L2 etc.) OR

• Green Card. OR

• Employment Authorization Document (Work Permit) OR

• I-797, I-140 or I-20

You may write to misc.seattle@mea.gov.in