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The answer depends on the marriage laws your jurisdiction.
A marriage license is required for a valid civil marriage in ever state in the United States and most other Western countries. However, nine U. S. states still recognize common law marriage to some degree. In that case there would be no license issued, no ceremony and no official record of the marriage.
Some countries may not require a marriage license. In that case, as long as the marriage is valid in that country it will be recognized as a valid marriage in the United States.
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Is it legal to have a wedding ceremony at a church without a marriage license and pick up a marriage license 2 months later to make the wedding valid?
the Answer is NO.. first you go to pick up marriage paperwork from city hall or court house. when you got that marriage paperwork you have to attend the marriage Class to complete it. then the pastor will help you to setup an wedding once you got marry the pastor will sign the paper then you take to where you got paper from then they will give you an real marriage paper then your done. I hope this help.If you are getting married in a church; chapel or Justice of the Peace then you need a marriage license. Otherwise you can live together and it is called a 'common-law marriage' but no marriage license is needed.
Where in the state of Alabama can you get a Marriage License?
You can obtain a marriage license from Mobile County. You can access the information needed including an online application through Free Public Records Directory. Click on "Marriage License Information" at the link below.
Can you just go to New Hampshire and get married in a gay relationship or do you need something else other than a marriage license when moving from another state?
Gay people may marry in any state that recognizes same sex marriage and that does not have a residency requirement for marriage, and no other documentation is needed. However, your home state may not recognize your marriage (but the Federal government will).It should be noted that in the United States many people are under the impression that proof of your marriage is your marriage "license". That is incorrect. A marriage license is signed and returned to the issuing civil authority by the officiant who performs the ceremony. That is how the marriage becomes registered. Proof of marriage is a marriage certificate or certificate of marriage that can be obtained from the town or county clerk where the marriage license was issued and returned.See related question link.
What supplies are needed for a notary to perform marriage ceremony?
Notaries in Florida, Maine and South Carolina can perform marriage ceremonies. The couple must first obtain a marriage certificate and 2 witnesses must be present.
What paper work is needed for a marriage of an American and a colombian?
A marriage license is all that is required. However, if applying for citizenship, there are additional requirements that must be met.
How much for a marriage license in California?
The following are the fees for public and confidential marriage licenses in Sacramento County, California: A public marriage license is $83 (if issued outside regular office hours the cost is $89) A confidential marriage license is $95 (if issued outside regular office hours the cost is $100) A copy of the marriage certificate is $14 Additional fees (if needed): Witness for civil ceremony fee is $29 (if you do not provide your own witness) One-Time Deputy Marriage Commissioner fee is $44
How do you get married without a license or a minister?
The only way to get married without having a wedding is to be common law married. However, common law marriage is difficult to achieve and only recognized in a few remaining states. You'd have to research your state's law on common law marriage. You can, however, have a very simple justice of the peace wedding at your local courthouse. Contact the courthouse to find out when and how to sign up for a wedding ceremony. Typically, you can appear and get married in under 10 minutes for the cost of a marriage license (usually around $50). No traditional wedding to-do needed.
What is needed to marry a illegal immigrant?
All you need is a marriage license. Please note that does not give them citizenship and they can still be deported.
Is a blood test still needed in Pennsylvania to obtain a marriage license?
AS of July 2014, Pennsylvania does not require a blood test to get married. One state that does require a blood test is Georgia.
How much is a marriage license for a minor when the parent is present?
States establish the cost of a marriage license, therefore it would be necessary for the interested party to contact the issuing office in their county of residence to obtain the information needed as to cost and documentation required. The persons wishing to be married must apply for the license together with parents present if the applicants are minors.
But when the license expires after 60 days are you still married?
The license is needed to just marry you legally. The marriage will stay in place until death of one spouse or both or until a divorce is final. You just need to BE married before the license expires.
Do you still have a best man and bridesmaids at marriage blessings also do you exchange rings the same as when you actually get wed.?
The primary reason for the best man and maid of honor at the wedding is that you needed two witnesses to sign the marriage license. At a renewal of vows, or marriage blessing, no legal witnesses are required. It might be a nice touch, if at all possible, to ask the original people who stood up with you at the wedding to be part of the vow renewal ceremony. So, the choice is yours - personal preference ... always a nice occassion, though.
