Required Documents for Authentication of U.S. Marriage Certificate
1) Copy of the authentication application form (original may be required after pre-review based on your situation)
*Each spouse must complete one form;
**Instructions for filling out the form (view here).
2) Copy of the marriage certificate (original may be required after pre-review based on your situation)
3) Copies of both spouses' passports and proof of residency abroad (e.g., Green Card, Permanent Resident Card, DS-2019)
4) Additional local authentication is required for the Los Angeles consular district.
Note 1: If only one spouse's passport copy can be provided, please draft a statement explaining why the other spouse's passport copy cannot be provided and sign it.

