That varies based on the jurisdiction. Most places expect it to be done within 5 to 10 days.
You may wait as long as you like! However, it should be understood that unless you live in a common law marriage state, you are not legally married until the marriage license is signed.
Whether you have a religious wedding or a government wedding you need a marriage license from the county courthouse in the state you are married in. The church will sign the court issued license and you will file it with them once signed. The main answer is that it does not matter which is first as long you have a legal license.Some brides that come to us are already married by the courthouse and are now planning there wedding in the church or by a religious officiant
NO. Yes, if you save the receipt they can be. Added: Etiquette only requires that the gifts be returned to the giver if the wedding is called off. If the wedding happens, but the couple ends up splitting within a few weeks, they are under no obligation to return the gifts, but it may be a good gesture, especially in the case of particularly generous gifts. The couple should consider their relationship with the giver, the length of the marriage, and the nature of the gift when deciding whether or not to return it.
There is no waiting period for marriage licenses in California; once they are purchased, they can be used the same day. However, there is a ninety-day "pull date" once the license is issued--that is, you must get married within ninety days of license purchase, or your license will expire. Hope that helps!
As long as you have a properly signed marriage license, you are legally married, there isn't a longevity requirement.
A smudge does not invalidate a license. As long as it is legible, there won't be any problems.
Hopefully, not too long!
After getting the marriage license, you have to wait 3 days before you can get married, and after 30 days it will expire
The average length of an engagement before the wedding is a year.
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.
There is no waiting period and the marriage license does not have an expiration date in Georgia. Both parties must be apply together and bring valid photo ID. If one of the parties is a resident of Georgia, the license can be issued in any county probate court. If neither party is a resident of Georgia, the license must be issued in the county in which the marriage ceremony is to be performed.
In some cultures, the breaking of the wine bottle symbolizes a long and healthy marriage.