Name change issue with international marriage license

[jkburt]

I was married in Turkey in September. I had no problems changing my name on my social security card. However, when i took all proper documents to the DMV, they said Colorado LAW does not recognize international marriage licenses and they can not accept it as legal proof. What am I supposed to do to resolve this issue? I have called every branch of Colorado law system just short of a lawyer. No body seems to know what to do.

 

[disagreeable]

File in CO court for a name change to the new name.

 

[army judge]

I was married in Turkey in September. I had no problems changing my name on my social security card. However, when i took all proper documents to the DMV, they said Colorado LAW does not recognize international marriage licenses and they can not accept it as legal proof. What am I supposed to do to resolve this issue? I have called every branch of Colorado law system just short of a lawyer. No body seems to know what to do.

Okay, you start here:

http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1251573915277

Then you read this.

You must educate yourself.

It is designed to be difficult.

You might require the Turkish document to be translated: http://www.state.gov/m/dghr/flo/154965.htm

There might be other HOOPS, ask.

Do passport do you possess?

Are you a US, native born citizen?


Q. What are Colorado's identification requirements to obtain either a Colorado Driver's License or ID card?
A.

To be issued a Colorado Driver's License or Identification Card, you must prove the following elements: your full legal name, identity, age, and lawful presence in the United States. The Identification Requirements Chart shows the documents that you may use to prove each of these elements. In some cases, a single document may prove all four elements. However, it may be necessary for some applicants to provide multiple documents in order to prove all the required elements. All documents presented must be certified originals or certified amended originals or true copies certified by the issuing agency.



If you can not prove each of the required elements with the documents set forth in the chart, then you may request to go through "Exceptions Processing" in order to prove the required elements with additional/alternative documents. Your local Driver's License Office can provide more information.

Q. Colorado requires proof of Social Security number or proof that you are ineligible to get one. What does that mean?
A.

No, you will not need to show proof of your Social Security Number but, per Colorado Revised Statute 42-2-107(3)(a) and 42-2-302(1)(a), you will still be required to provide your Social Security Number at the time you apply for a driver's license, instruction permit or ID card.



Per DMV/DL policy 05-5609, persons stating they have never been issued a Social Security Number will be required to present documentation indicating they have been denied a Social Security Number, they are not eligible for a number, or have never been issued a Social Security Number.



So, if you have never been issued a Social Security Number, you must bring documentation from the Social Security Administration showing that you do not have a number. You will also be required to provide proof of lawful presence. A driver's license or ID card will not establish lawful presence.


Establishing Lawful Presence in the United States


Beginning August 1, 2006, individuals who are age 18 years or older and are applying for a public benefit must establish lawful presence in the United States. This law does not apply to tax licenses or tax exemption certificates. Lawful presence is established by (1) submitting a signed affidavit and (2) providing certain types of identification.

http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-Main/XRM/1216289012112

http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&cid=1216289012524&pagename=Revenue-Main/XRMLayout

http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&cid=1216289012546&pagename=Revenue-Main/XRMLayout

http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&cid=1216289012535&pagename=Revenue-Main/XRMLayout


Effective April 4, 2011:

According to the Federal Real ID Act, you must show a hardcopy or electronic copy of one of the following documents to prove your residential address:

Utility bill
Credit card statement
Pay stub or earnings statement
Rent receipt
Telephone bill
Transcript or report card from an accredited school
Bank statement
Mortgage document
Tax document
Homeowners/renter's insurance policy
Vehicle registration
Other items with address that can be reviewed by Driver's License personnel

http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Revenue-MV/RMV/1185870966772

 

[Klittle]

Did you ever figure out what to do? I am in the same boat. my husband and I just married in December in Jamaica and recently moved here to Colorado. I was able to change my name on my Social Security Card but the DMV said no. I have also contacted every office and keep getting ran around with I am not sure if they will take that answers...