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§ 219.31 - Evidence of a valid ceremonial marriage.

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Preferred evidence. Preferred evidence of a ceremonial marriage is—

A copy of the public record of the marriage, certified by the custodian of the record or by a Board employee;

A copy of a church record of the marriage certified by the custodian of the record or by a Board employee; or

The original certificate of marriage.

Other evidence of a ceremonial marriage. If preferred evidence of a ceremonial marriage cannot be obtained, the applicant must state the reason therefor in writing and submit either—

A sworn statement of the clergyman or official who performed the marriage ceremony; or

Other convincing evidence, such as the sworn statements of at least two persons who have direct knowledge of the marriage, preferably eyewitnesses to the marriage ceremony.

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