Complications w/ a Vegas Wedding?

[Jessi Smie 0]

Hello everyone

Now that we've been approved it's time to start planning!!

So I have a question about obtaining a marriage license in Nevada with regards to the AOS we need to file after marriage...

We have our hearts set on a real fun "American style" wedding in Vegas. But yesterday I feel as if I might have been slapped in the face with reality

A coworker of mine said I may not be able to get my marriage license in Nevada for up to six weeks after we are married (because we are residents of another state, or I am, he will be, you know what I mean)...And we need the license for the AOS, right? Is she correct on having to wait six weeks?

I read on the Clark County website (Vegas) that the marriage license is issued the same day that you go into the office and pay the fee...is that for residents only??

Basically, my question is ...has anyone gotten married in Vegas after going through the K1 process? Did you have issues?

Your help is greatly appreciated

Edited October 24, 2012 by Jessi Smie

[LeftCoastLady 441]

What your co-worker said makes no sense. You're not able to get the marriage license in NV for up to six weeks after you're married? Edit: Unless they're confusing marriage license (ability to marry) with the marriage certificate (what will be filed in NV stating the marriage occurred)...

Go by what's on the Clark County site. There isn't any residency restriction on securing a marriage license: http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/Depts/clerk/Services/Pages/MarriageLicenses.aspx

You can even fill out the application online, apparently, and bring it in to save time. Enjoy your wedding, Vegas-style!

Hello everyone

Now that we've been approved it's time to start planning!!

So I have a question about obtaining a marriage license in Nevada with regards to the AOS we need to file after marriage...

We have our hearts set on a real fun "American style" wedding in Vegas. But yesterday I feel as if I might have been slapped in the face with reality

A coworker of mine said I may not be able to get my marriage license in Nevada for up to six weeks after we are married (because we are residents of another state, or I am, he will be, you know what I mean)...And we need the license for the AOS, right? Is she correct on having to wait six weeks?

I read on the Clark County website (Vegas) that the marriage license is issued the same day that you go into the office and pay the fee...is that for residents only??

Basically, my question is ...has anyone gotten married in Vegas after going through the K1 process? Did you have issues?

Your help is greatly appreciated

Edited October 24, 2012 by LeftCoastLady

[falburq 4]

The marriage license is issue the same day, but that only allows you to get married in Las Vegas it is not proof of marriage. What you'll need to show proof of marriage is a certified copy of the marriage certificate, which you must obtain from the county clerk's office and it does take a few weeks..not sure if it actually takes six week.

See this link for more info:

http://www.clarkcountynv.gov/Depts/clerk/Services/Pages/MarriageLicenseRecords.aspx

[Jessi Smie 0]

Thank you thank you

I just got off the phone with the Clark County clerks office and I did have it confused, I think she meant the marriage certificate.

So what I really need to be concerned with is obtaining the certificate...The woman I talked to said I can try and speak with the person who marries us and let them know we need the document immediately so we can try and stay in Vegas a few days longer and pick it up when its ready.

Maybe I can just drive back up when it's ready, I mean it's only a four hour drive =/ And it'd be better to be in control of when I can get it than waiting for it in the mail..

Or would it make any difference in the timing of getting the marriage certificate if we marry in California or Neveda?

Again thank you!

[LeftCoastLady 441]

Each state handles marriage differently and within a state, the county may handle the processing differently, so it would depend on where you choose to marry and the information available for that county. When you decide on where to marry, check the county for that locale and look for the marriage license section. It will likely also include details on when the official certificate will be available. Some places process faster than others.

Thank you thank you

I just got off the phone with the Clark County clerks office and I did have it confused, I think she meant the marriage certificate.

So what I really need to be concerned with is obtaining the certificate...The woman I talked to said I can try and speak with the person who marries us and let them know we need the document immediately so we can try and stay in Vegas a few days longer and pick it up when its ready.

Maybe I can just drive back up when it's ready, I mean it's only a four hour drive =/ And it'd be better to be in control of when I can get it than waiting for it in the mail..

Or would it make any difference in the timing of getting the marriage certificate if we marry in California or Neveda?

Again thank you!

[amberlynnloves 125]

As long as you are married within 90 days of the POE using the K1 visa, you are not required to file AOS within that 90 days as well. I wouldn't recommend waiting until like day 87 to get married, but if you are outside the 90 day window and try to AOS, thats not held against you. You are only required to marry within 90 days of the POE into the USA. Marriage LICENSES (ability to marry) are issued in Vegas 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Certificates (proof of marriage) are sent later. Again this was stated earlier.

Have a great Vegas wedding!! Congratulations

[Jessi Smie 0]

VJ never fails to be so helpful

So after phone calls to Clark County's clerk and recorders offices, I have a decent time frame in mind!!

In case anyone might be wondering --------

I can get the license the day we marry, and the certificate has a 10 day filing time for the person that marries us (hopefully he can be persuaded to file as soon as possible) , from which point it takes a day for the recorders office to document and produce the marriage certificate. It can be picked up in person, or ordered online and mailed to me, with an estimated delivery time of 7-10 days. A LOT better than 6 weeks!!

We've decided to move ahead with Vegas =D

[khwaidee1 196]

The marriage certificate has to be recorded before you can get a certified copy which you will need for your AOS. When we got married (in Orange County, Calif.) they said it would ready in two weeks. It was actually recorded and ready 5 days later when I called to check.

[Ryan H 3,790]

Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to Off Topic; topic is about wedding planning in Vegas and not about any immigration process.

[Phil & Alla 26]

You might try one more call to Clark County, In Arizona after the minster and every one else signed the license, it was given back to me. I had to take the signed license to the county clerks office for recording. Then went back in 7 days for the certificate and at that time I got two certified copies, one for AOS and another for??? DO NOT send your original certificate for AOS, you might not get it back

[Tintin and Mike 127]

Good luck to your upcoming Vegas-style wedding!! :dance: