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MichMan

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10. Isn't a marriage license sufficient?

Reply to RubyRose (Reply #8)

Fri Jul 10, 2026, 03:27 PM

Yesterday

My mother passed away a few months ago at the age of 92. She had copies of marriage licenses for all three times she was married, including to my dad when she was 17.

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If Birth Certificates are Needed as Proof of Citizenship to Vote: [View all] Chasstev365 Yesterday OP

What about naturalized citizens? Blaukraut Yesterday #1

Good Point. I'm just thinking on how we can help people to vote. Chasstev365 Yesterday #3

I no longer live in a state that holds my vital records 31j20b3 Yesterday #2

From Trump's "SAVE America Act": dalton99a Yesterday #4

I have a certifid copy of my birth certificate in my MAIDEN name, so it won't match my voter registration. sinkingfeeling Yesterday #5

Most women would have that problem. RubyRose Yesterday #8

Isn't a marriage license sufficient? MichMan Yesterday #10

You would think so. RubyRose Yesterday #11

Same MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #9

I have no idea. I have to go to court to get a legal name change. pat_k Yesterday #6

I probably would say lets not fall into this trap of the Trump/GOP. Dan Yesterday #7