Requirements for Marriage Certificate

If all articles are not provided at initial submission it will be considered incomplete and will NOT be processed until all articles are received.

WHO SHOULD APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE?
Afghan Citizens obtaining a certificate for Marriage.

For Dari information please click link below

1) Marriage Certificate Application

Click here to download an application

2) Original Nekah Khat (Marriage Certificate) translated and confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required; if your Afghan Marriage Certificate is not available, please contact The Consulate General office in Los Angeles to provide you with further information.

3) Must provide copies of:

Green Card (Front and Back) or If you are a US Citizen a copy of your Valid US Passport
Driver’s License or Identification Card (Front and Back)
4) Marriage Certificate fee:

$50.00 (All fees must be paid with MONEY ORDER ONLY)
NO CASH OR PERSONAL CHECKS ARE ACCEPTED

Payable to the Order of: Consulate General of Afghanistan in Los Angeles

MAIL: All above requirements are to be sent by CERTIFIED mail, also include a prepaid, self-addressed return envelope. You may use Certified mail, Registered U.S. mail, and Federal Express or UPS shipping envelopes. Tracking number must be present on envelope to assure arrivals to our office; it is your responsibility to track your packages.

NOTE:Although the information on this website has been prepared with utmost care. However, regulations and requirements are subject to change.