Each individual state makes their own laws about marriage licenses. These laws then authorize town, city and/or county clerks in that state to issue marriage licenses to qualified applicants.
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Vanderburgh county, IN has not yet issued any marriage licenses to same sex couples. The county will issue licenses on 6/26/2014.
The individual state legislatures enact the laws concerning marriage licenses. These then empower town clerks, city clerks and county clerks to "make" and issue the licenses pursuant to applicable state law.
court clerks refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples raising money by staging a reading of the play 8, which supports same-sex marriage.
Marriage licenses can be obtained at your local county courthouse. the price for the licenses will vary depending on where you live.
Powers of State Governments include: Establish local government, Issue licenses (driver, hunting, marriage, etc.).
court clerks refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples raising money by staging a reading of the play 8, which supports same-sex marriage.
The state DMV issues licenses.
Tipton county, IN has not yet had any marriage licenses issued to same sex couples as of 6/25/14. The county will issue licenses on 6/26/14.
NO! Texas doesn't issue marriage licenses for anyone under the age of 16.
Marriage licenses are issued by the state. In most cases the state has directed the county handle the registration.