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Is a marriage legal if a marriage certificate is not issued?
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That would depend upon the laws of the state in which the union occurred. However, state laws require that the person who can perform legal marriages must issue a certificate of marriage to the couple after the ceremony has been performed. A copy of the certificate is then made a part of public record. Certain government agencies such as the Social Security Administration require a certificate of marriage before they will change the woman's name on SS records (assuming she wants to take her husband's surname). A marriage license is not acceptable proof that the marriage has taken place.
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What do you need to make a marriage legal in Louisiana a marriage certificate or a marriage license?
You need a marriage certificate from the parish. It will be issued after the marriage license has been executed and returned to the court house.
Is marriage legal in Texas if change of mind and license don't get turned in?
If the license was not executed, the marriage was not completed. No certificate of marriage was issued.
If a couple is married by a ordained minister but without a license is it legal?
It would not be considered a legal marriage at that point. A license needs to be executed and a certificate issued.
Is a marriage legal if witnesses did not sign the certificate?
No, not legal.
Can you change your name on a Hawaii driver's license using a same-sex marriage certificate?
Yes. A certificate of marriage, regardless of where it was issued, is sufficient proof of legal change of name for a Hawaii driver's license. The gender of your spouse is irrelevant.
Can you change your name on an Iowa driver's license using a same-sex marriage certificate?
Yes. A certificate of marriage, regardless of where it was issued, is sufficient proof of legal change of name for an Iowa driver's license. The gender of your spouse is irrelevant.
Can you change your name on a Maine driver's license using a same-sex marriage certificate?
Yes. A certificate of marriage, regardless of where it was issued, is sufficient proof of legal change of name for a Maine driver's license. The gender of your spouse is irrelevant.
Can you change your name on a Massachusetts driver's license using a same-sex marriage certificate?
Yes. A certificate of marriage, regardless of where it was issued, is sufficient proof of legal change of name for a Massachusetts driver's license. The gender of your spouse is irrelevant.
Can you change your name on a Minnesota driver's license using a same-sex marriage certificate?
Yes. A certificate of marriage, regardless of where it was issued, is sufficient proof of legal change of name for a Minnesota driver's license. The gender of your spouse is irrelevant.
Can you change your name on a Utah driver's license using a same-sex marriage certificate?
Yes. A certificate of marriage, regardless of where it was issued, is sufficient proof of legal change of name for a Utah driver's license. The gender of your spouse is irrelevant.
Can you change your name on a Connecticut driver's license using a same-sex marriage certificate?
Yes. A certificate of marriage, regardless of where it was issued, is sufficient proof of legal change of name for a Connecticut driver's license. The gender of your spouse is irrelevant.
Can you change your name on a Maryland driver's license using a same-sex marriage certificate?
Yes. A certificate of marriage, regardless of where it was issued, is sufficient proof of legal change of name for a Maryland driver's license. The gender of your spouse is irrelevant.
