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Documents for marriage?

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Question

What documents do we need to get married?

Muddled in Memphis

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The priest, deacon or lay person at your parish will help you with theprocess of marriage and in arranging your documentation. You will eventuallyneed a recent copy of your baptismal certificate from the place of yourbaptism. On this document, it will have the notation of your other sacraments.The person preparing you for marriage will also give you specific formsto fill out. It varies from diocese to diocese, with some requiring a weekendretreat, classes with sponsor couples, etc.