Yes, marriage licenses are portable and recognized everywhere, unless you are talking about licenses between two members of the same gender, in which case, it depends on where you go.
"Marriage License" and "Marriage Certificate" are two different terms for the same document.
In U.S. jurisdictions where same-sex marriage is legal, the process is the same as for any other marriage. That includes first obtaining a marriage license before performing the ceremony.
You apply for a marriage license. You take the license to a registered officiant and have a ceremony of your choice. The officiant returns the license to the clerk who then issues a certificate of marriage. You take your partner home and live together presumably forever in a loving, committed relationship. In this respect, a same-sex marriage is exactly the same as a heterosexual marriage.
Not exactly. A marriage license is a document you receive after having a civil marriage. In most countries, you also receive a marriage license for the civil portion of a religious marriage.Not exactly. A marriage license is a document you receive after having a civil marriage. In most countries, you also receive a marriage license for the civil portion of a religious marriage.
It's the same as on the current marriage license
No. Any couple seeking to be married must personally appear before an authority authorized to issue a marriage license. For same-sex couples, that means you must both be physically present in a jurisdiction where same-sex marriage is legal when obtaining a marriage license.
Yes, you can get married twice to the same person, first with a confidential marriage license and then with a non-confidential marriage license. The confidential marriage license keeps the marriage record private, while the non-confidential license makes the marriage public. However, it's important to check the legal requirements in your specific state or country, as regulations may vary. Additionally, ensure that both marriages are properly documented to avoid any legal complications.
No. A state that does not permit same-sex marriage will not issue a marriage license to a lesbian couple. You are, however, free to have whatever ceremony you wish, although it may have meaning only to you and your guests.
If you are talking about signing a marriage license as a witness, the laws for witnessing are the same as they are for opposite-sex couples.
No, an enhanced license is not the same as a passport for international travel. While both can be used for certain types of travel, a passport is generally required for international travel, while an enhanced license is typically used for domestic travel within certain countries or regions.
This has nothing to do with your marriage license. This is about your marriage certificate. Effective October 6, 2014, your Vermont marriage certificate is legally valid in Colorado.
Yes, there is no required waiting period after the marriage license is issued in the State of Alabama. The license is valid in Alabama for 30 days from the date it is issued.