Personal Records
Guide
Personal Records
Personal records, such as birth certificates and marriage licenses, can prove your identity.
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Guide
Personal records, such as birth certificates and marriage licenses, can prove your identity.
Vital records include birth certificates, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce records.
You can apply for a marriage license from your county probate court.
To legally change your name, you must submit a petition to your local Superior Court.
You can apply for a U.S. passport by mail or in person.
A person can use a will to legally declare how their property should be divided and distributed when they die.