Getting married in the U.S.

You are Belgian and you want to get married in the United States.

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Since 15 June 2014, it is no longer possible to arrange a marriage at a Belgian Consulate General abroad. 

A marriage concluded in the USA (ecclesiastical or civil) is recognized and accepted in Belgium. 

The terms vary from state to state. Every state requires a "marriage license", you cannot get married without this license. More information about obtaining this license and the marriage conditions can be found on the website of a non-governmental organization Marriage License. 

Once you are married, you must inform the Consulate General of your place of residence of the change in your marital status by providing a certified copy of the deed. 

If you are domiciled in Belgium, you must have the deed legalised with an apostille and then brought it to the town hall.

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