Identify the record you have
Record the country and date of the marriage, the authority that issued the certificate, and whether you have an original or certified copy. The exact document matters; a preliminary record may be treated differently from a final certificate.
Confirm authentication and translation requirements
Depending on the issuing country and the Jordanian authority receiving the record, authentication, apostille or consular legalization and a certified Arabic translation may be required. Confirm the current sequence before paying for services or mailing originals.
Ask which Jordanian authority handles registration
The next step can depend on where the marriage was recorded and what you need the Jordanian record for. Ask the relevant authority what forms, supporting documents and appointments it currently requires.
Keep a complete copy of the process
Retain scans of the certificate, translations, authentication pages, receipts and the final registration record. If a spouse is abroad, ask whether a representative can complete any local step or whether personal attendance is required.
This is general information, not legal advice. Procedures and outcomes depend on the facts, documents and authorities involved in each matter.