For Organizations
The Marriage Certificate Navigator is a free, open-source tool built to help your clients, members, and communities obtain their marriage certificates.
What This Tool Does
We help people navigate the process of getting a certified copy of their marriage certificate — for name changes, passports, divorce, immigration, and more.
- Personalized step-by-step action plans for all 50 states and DC
- County office lookup with zip code — finds the right clerk's office
- Special circumstance handling: no ID, lost certificate, same-sex pre-2015, married abroad
- Available in English and Spanish
How Your Organization Can Use This
Link from your website
Add a link to mymarriagecert.org from your resource pages. Deep-link directly to a state: mymarriagecert.org/quick
Refer clients directly
Walk clients through the guided tool during intake sessions. The personalized plan can be printed or saved.
Use the quick lookup
For staff who process many requests, the quick lookup provides instant access to fees, methods, and county office details for any state.
Who Uses This
DV Organizations
Help survivors obtain marriage certificates needed for divorce proceedings and protective orders.
Legal Aid
Assist clients with the documentation needed for divorce, name changes, and benefits.
Immigration Services
Help clients obtain marriage certificates needed for immigration petitions and visa applications.
Social Workers
Support clients navigating the document process — especially those changing names or applying for benefits.
Homeless Services
Help residents obtain identity documents they need for housing, employment, and benefits.
Public Libraries
Provide patrons with a free, trustworthy resource for obtaining vital records.
Help Us Improve
This project is open source and community-driven. We welcome contributions of all kinds.
- Report outdated fees, phone numbers, or office addresses
- Help translate the tool into additional languages
- Share feedback about the user experience from your clients' perspective
Also: Birth Certificate Navigator
Our companion tool helps people obtain their birth certificate — often needed alongside a marriage certificate for name changes, passports, and REAL ID.
Visit mybirthcert.org →Free, private, and available in English and Spanish.