If I mail in my original marriage license to get the name on my passport changed, will I get the marriage license back?

by Allison
(Oklahoma City, OK, U.S.A.)

Question: If I mail in my original marriage license to get the name on my passport changed, will I get the marriage license returned to me?

Answer: Your original marriage license will be returned to you. Note, on rare occasions, documents have been lost either at the processing agency or during the mail delivery process. Here are some recommendations.

* Mail your passport name change application and any personal documents using a traceable delivery method.

* Additionally, in order to protect the contents of your mailing from the elements throughout the delivery process, we encourage you to mail your passport name change application and marriage license using a secure means of packaging, such as a Tyvek envelope.

* You may also choose a two-way overnight delivery method in order to have your passport and marriage license returned to you more quickly.

If you prefer not to send the original marriage license, you can submit a request for an official copy at the vital records office of the state where you were married.

Where to Get Vital Records