Merely having the same last name as your spouse is only informal proof that you are married. It is not legal proof that you are married. Many people do not change their last names anymore. The only legal proof of marriage is a marriage certificate. In certain very rare instances, you may be able to substitute sworn affidavits of persons who attended your wedding. One example would be a refugee in extraordinary circumstances. Otherwise, you will be expected to obtain a copy of your marriage certificate.
Yes, a widow should submit the marriage certificate when applying for a fresh passport. The marriage certificate is required to verify the marital status of the applicant and establish the name change (if any) after marriage.
In states where same-sex marriage is legal, yes. The only legal name change document you need is your same-sex marriage certificate. There is no need to obtain a court ordered name change.
If the license was not executed, the marriage was not completed. No certificate of marriage was issued.
Yes. A "same-sex" marriage certificate is legal proof of name change in Alaska effective October 13, 2014.
Yes. Effective October 6, 2014, a same-sex marriage certificate is legal proof of name change in Oklahoma.
Yes. A same-sex marriage certificate is legal proof of name change in Nevada starting October 6, 2014.
Yes. A "same-sex" marriage certificate is legal proof of name change in Arizona effective October 17, 2014.
Yes. Effective June 26, 2015, a same-sex marriage certificate is valid proof of legal name change in Tennessee.
Who wants to make a change of name must contact his registrar's office. This you need a birth certificate and possibly the marital status certificate. And of course you need his passport.
Yes. Effective June 26, 2015, a valid marriage certificate (same-sex or not) is legal proof of name change in the state of Georgia.
Yes. A certificate of marriage, regardless of where it was issued, is sufficient proof of legal change of name for a Hawaii driver's license. The gender of your spouse is irrelevant.
Yes. A certificate of marriage, regardless of where it was issued, is sufficient proof of legal change of name for an Iowa driver's license. The gender of your spouse is irrelevant.