16 Del. Admin. Code § 4205-13.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 4205-13.0 - Delayed Registration of Marriage

(Authorization: Section 3131)

13.1 The registration of a marriage after the time prescribed by statute shall be made on the current certificate of marriage form in the manner prescribed below:

13.1.1 The certificate must be filed with the Clerk of the Peace where the marriage license was originally issued.

13.1.2 To be acceptable for registration by the State Registrar the delayed certificate of marriage must be supported by:

13.1.2.1 A copy of the license or of the application for license if the license was granted, and

13.1.2.2 A signed statement from the officiant or the custodian of the records of the officiant and from one witness to the wedding ceremony indicating that a marriage ceremony was performed and the date and place of the marriage.

13.1.2.3 In all cases, the State Registrar may require additional documentary evidence to prove the facts of marriage.

13.1.2.4 When an applicant does not submit the minimum documentation required for delayed registration or when the State Registrar has cause to question the validity or adequacy of the statements or the documentary evidence, and if the deficiencies are not corrected, the State Registrar shall not register the delayed certificate of marriage and shall advise the applicant of the reasons for this action, and shall further advise the applicant of his or her right to seek an order from a court of competent jurisdiction.

16 Del. Admin. Code § 4205-13.0

20 DE Reg. 641( 2/1/2017) (Final)