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If the signed marriage license wasn't returned as required by law then your marriage was never validated and no record was made. In your discussion you disclosed that your "spouse" has died. You should seek the help of an attorney if possible since it is extremely important to determine how to establish that the marriage took place. The church records must be researched and possibly the pastor can execute an affidavit with the attorney's assistance. You need to act ASAP.

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Q: What happens if the pastor never filed your marriage certificate?
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How do you get a copy of your marriage certificate if you have been married 25 years?

You can get a copy of your marriage certificate from the vital statistics office in the county or city/town where the marriage license was filed. This could be the county clerk or health department. You will have to fill out a form, show id, and pay a nominal fee.


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When a person dies.


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If a marriage license and certificate was never filed is the marriage legal?

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Is there a way to contact a jurisdiction for marriage certificate dates in Massachussetts?

Contact the town hall or court that the lisence was filed in. They should have the dates on record and will be happy to give them to you. Good luck with everything!


You are a US citizen married in another country and never filed the certificate in the US are you legally married?

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Does the court house you filed your marriage license report your marriage to the government?

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