URGENT QUESTION REGARDING BIRTH CERTIFICATE

Member since 09 December 2024

Saeed FareeduddinMember09 December 2024 19:46:59

Hi! I'm an American male marrying a Tunisian female. I was born in New York State and it takes 120 days to receive a birth certificate after requesting it online. I've been told that a birth certificate can't be older then 90 days by the embassy and some people online say it shouldn't be older then 20 days. I would love some clarity and advice on the situation.

kuriako Active member

Member since 13 June 2021

kuriakoActive member09 December 2024 19:59:55

Are you planning to get married in Tunisia..? Or bringing your fiancee on K-1?

Saeed Fareeduddin Member

Member since 09 December 2024

Saeed FareeduddinMember09 December 2024 20:00:24

@kuriako

We are planning on getting married in Tunisia

kuriako Active member

Member since 13 June 2021

kuriakoActive member09 December 2024 20:02:06

Reach out to US Embassy in Tunis.. they are aware about NY birth certificate regulations and they can even issue a consular certificate..

Best wishes..

Carmie Jouili Member

Member since 17 August 2024

Carmie JouiliMember10 December 2024 01:46:48

I am an Ameuican who married a Runisian national, in Tunisia.

My birth certificate was way older than the required time for issuance of my birth certificate.聽 It did not make a difference.

And you will need to get it translated into French and Arabic. So the translated copy will meet the required time frame, should you marry in Tunisia. Make sure the translator is聽 a certified one, and in Tunisia.

Good Luck!

mokhtarsouissi New member

Member since 08 December 2024

mokhtarsouissiNew member10 December 2024 03:45:15

@Saeed Fareeduddin

Hi Saeed,

First, congratulations for your coming marriage. Second, I would indeed trust the embassy because if you just google it, as I just did, you'll get a clear answer: No older than 90 days.

Hope it helps.