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Is it legal to conduct a marriage ceremony without a license in Pennsylvania?
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∙ 11y ago
The marriage is not "official" and thereby not recognized by the state if a marriage license is not issued and duly signed by the pastor and witnesses ... in other words, yes, it would be illegal and in the eyes of the church, could constitute "living in sin!"
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agoMore to the point is that the marriage is not valid without a valid civil marriage license issued by the local town, city or county clerk and unless the marriage is solemnized by an official sanctioned by the state to solemnize marriages.
A marriage ceremony in the United States without a marriage license doesn't accomplish anything. The couple would noit be legally married.
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If you are getting married in pA but you reside in NJ where do you obtain my marriage license?
You will need a license for the correct county in Pennsylvania. The license has to be issued by the county where the ceremony is to take place.
Can you get married in PA with a NC marriage license?
No, you will need a license for the correct county in Pennsylvania. The license must be issued by the county where the ceremony is to take place.
Can you get married in Pennsylvania the same day you get your marriage license?
No, the license should be from the correct county in Pennsylvania. The license must be issued by the county where the ceremony is to take place.
What does solEMNIZING a marriage license mean?
It means to conduct the wedding ceremony. The clerk, and often the license, will indicate who is authorized to perform the ceremony. Once completed, it is signed by the witnesses, the married couple and the officiant and sent back to the court.
If the minister signs off on a marriage license after the marriage ceremony is the marriage legal or is there something he has to submit?
There are a number of steps. First you get the license. Then the ceremony is done and the license is signed by the couple, the witnesses and the officiant. Then the license is returned to the courthouse and they will issue the marriage certificate.
Where can you find out if the person who performed a marriage ceremony had the necessary credentials at the time?
The first step is to get a copy of your marriage certificate. The certificate should have the details of when and where the ceremony was performed, and who was authorised to conduct it. You can then conduct the department in charge of marriages in whatever state or region you were married in and ask them to check the marriage license of that person. Normally you can only have a marriage certificate registered if the celebrant was legally authorised to carry out the wedding.
Can you be married by a judge in California and get a license after the ceremony?
If you don't have a license for him to sign at the time of the ceremony, it cannot be recorded and so from a legal sense, you will not be married--except in your hearts.AnswerNo. You must have a valid marriage license in order to get married. The license must be signed by the official who performs the marriage and the license must be returned to the clerk's department that issued it. If there is no marriage license there is no marriage.
Why is a ceremony necessary of you have a marriage license?
You have to execute the license. It needs to be signed by the officiant and witnesses so that a marriage certificate can be issued.
Is a marriage legal if the ceremony was performed before the license was obtained in the state of PA?
No, the license is required.
Can you get a marriage license in Ohio and marry in Maryland?
It is not good in Maryland. The license has to be issued by the county where the ceremony is.
Does a marriage license mean your legally married?
No, a marriage license is a legal document that allows a couple to get married. The marriage license must be signed by both parties, an authorized officiant, and witnesses to make the marriage legally binding.
How long after you get a marriage license do you have to turn it in in California?
Once you've obtained your marriage license, the ceremony must be performed within 90 days. If not used within 90 days, you will need to reapply. After the ceremony, the person that performed the ceremony completed the marriage license and returns it to the Recorder's Office for filing within 10 days. You can use the website link attached to check your specific County for further marriage license information.
