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celiothrkn   0

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In New Jersey, the Bureau of Vital Statistics and Registration (which normally performs marriage registrations) allows couples to register their marriages performed in another country by registering a Remarriage. You just have to reaffirm your vows. I'm guessing most states will have this option but may call it a different name.

What are the advantages/disadvantages of this service? Currently my wife & I got married in Hong Kong.

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Scott and Mhay   57

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I dont see the benefit of this other than giving more money to your state....unless you would need more copies of your certificate. Your certificate from hong kong is good in the US. Maybe someone can shead some light on why you would want to do this?

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christeen   966

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I agree, your marriage is valid and recognized in the USA... you do not need to do this... I suppose they offer it for those who want to also do a US marriage/ceremony in addition to the foreign one...

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JamilahAM   0

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I got married in Morocco and when I came back to the New Jersey (my home State) I called the Moroccan Consulate in NYC and then took my Moroccan marriage certificate there. They translated it into English and certified it. I then used that to get a new SS card and to change my name on my drivers license.

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kaffy   2

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we havent done this and havent had any problems

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