What do you need to obtain a same-sex marriage license?

Answer 1

In jurisdictions where same-sex marriage is legal, there is no difference in the requirements or procedure.

Both of you need to go in person to the appropriate authority that issues marriage licenses in the jurisdiction you have chose. This is usually a Town Clerk or City Clerk. You will both need to present identification, pay a fee and fill out a form which asks, among other things, whether either of you have been married before. If you have been married before, you will need to disclose the way in which your previous marriage ended: whether in divorce or death of your previous spouse. There is a chance you may be required to present proof.

Both applicants for a marriage license will need to meet requirements, such as age and absence of a close blood relationship to each other. Specific requirements vary by jurisdiction. Some places have a residency requirement. Some places still require a blood test and some places have a mandatory waiting period before the marriage can take place. These are details that you will need to ask the clerk who assists you in the application process.

Answer 2

In U.S. states where same-sex marriage is legal, the requirements for marriage are the same, regardless of the gender of the parties. The requirements vary by state. Generally, you need two willing legally unmarried people who meet the minimum age requirement and are not too closely related to each other by blood. They must usually appear in person to obtain a marriage license, pay the applicable fee, fill out the necessary paperwork and comply with the prescribed statutory waiting period, if any. The couple must then present the marriage license to an officiant who performs the ceremony and signs the license. The town/city/county clerk then issues the marriage certificate, usually by mail.

In jurisdictions where same-sex marriage is legal, the requirements for obtaining the marriage license are the same as for any other marriage. You must have two consenting parties who are not already married to someone else, who are of sufficient age according to state law or have parental consent and who are not too closely related by blood as defined by statute. They must physically appear together before a government authority authorized to issue marriage licenses (usually a town, city or county clerk), fill in the necessary paperwork, present acceptable identification, pay the applicable fee and comply with the mandatory waiting period, if one exists. Then, the marriage must be performed by a duly authorized officiant (usually clergy or justice of the peace) who signs the marriage license and returns it to the clerk who sends (usually by mail) the marriage certificate to the newlyweds.

Answer 3

In places where same-sex marriage has been legalized, the process is the same as for any other marriage. It generally involves appearing in person before a government registrar or clerk, filling out paperwork, paying a fee, presenting identification, meeting applicable requirements and receiving a marriage license.

That license is then presented to an authorized officiant (either clergy or a judge) who performs whatever type of ceremony the couple desires, signs it, then sends it back to the clerk who issues a marriage certificate.

Answer 4

In places where same-sex marriage has been legalized, the process is the same as for any other marriage. It generally involves appearing in person before a government registrar or clerk. In the united states, this is usually a town clerk or city clerk.

Answer 5

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you will need both birth cetificates.

Answer 6

Beginning on June 1, 2014, same-sex couples can apply in person for a marriage license in the Chicago City Clerk's office.

Answer 7

Yes, you need a license for a legal same-sex marriage, just as you need a license for a legal marriage between a man and a woman.