No, not legal.
No, children under 18 cannot sign as a witness on a marriage certificate.
When signing the marriage certificate, you typically sign your maiden name. This is because the certificate documents your legal identity at the time of marriage. After the marriage, if you choose to change your name, you can then sign legal documents with your married name. However, it's always best to check local laws and regulations, as practices can vary by jurisdiction.
Individuals who can serve as witnesses for a marriage ceremony typically include adults who are not directly related to the couple getting married, such as friends or acquaintances. These witnesses are present to attest to the authenticity of the marriage and sign the marriage certificate.
Wedding witnesses are typically chosen by the couple to sign the marriage certificate and legally validate the marriage. They play a crucial role in the ceremony by attesting to the union and ensuring that the marriage is legally recognized.
When people get married, they typically sign a marriage license or certificate, which is a legal document that formalizes their union. This document often requires the signatures of the couple, officiant, and sometimes witnesses, depending on local laws. Signing this document serves to affirm their commitment to each other and to meet legal requirements for their marriage to be recognized.
You need two witnesses to sign the marriage license.
If you are adopted, your biological father has no legal standing. And there is no requirement that any parent sign a wedding certificate. If you are underage, you may need signatures to obtain the marriage license and it would be the adoptive parent that would have to sign.
No. The couple applies for a marriage license and then takes it to the official who is authorized by law to perform the ceremony. They sign it along with the witnesses and in the United States:"The person who performs the marriage ceremony has a duty to send a copy of the marriage certificate to the county or state agency that records marriage certificates. Failure to send the marriage certificate to the appropriate agency does not necessarily nullify the marriage, but it may make proof of the marriage more difficult."See related link for more information.No. The couple applies for a marriage license and then takes it to the official who is authorized by law to perform the ceremony. They sign it along with the witnesses and in the United States:"The person who performs the marriage ceremony has a duty to send a copy of the marriage certificate to the county or state agency that records marriage certificates. Failure to send the marriage certificate to the appropriate agency does not necessarily nullify the marriage, but it may make proof of the marriage more difficult."See related link for more information.No. The couple applies for a marriage license and then takes it to the official who is authorized by law to perform the ceremony. They sign it along with the witnesses and in the United States:"The person who performs the marriage ceremony has a duty to send a copy of the marriage certificate to the county or state agency that records marriage certificates. Failure to send the marriage certificate to the appropriate agency does not necessarily nullify the marriage, but it may make proof of the marriage more difficult."See related link for more information.No. The couple applies for a marriage license and then takes it to the official who is authorized by law to perform the ceremony. They sign it along with the witnesses and in the United States:"The person who performs the marriage ceremony has a duty to send a copy of the marriage certificate to the county or state agency that records marriage certificates. Failure to send the marriage certificate to the appropriate agency does not necessarily nullify the marriage, but it may make proof of the marriage more difficult."See related link for more information.
You sign your own marriage certificate. In order to do that you have to obtain a marriage license. The license requires you to be 18 in the US and a vast majority of the rest of the world.
You need two witnesses to sign the marriage license.
There is no registration for witnesses. The only requirement is that they saw the ceremony. They sign, date and sometime provide an address on the license.
A marriage witness can be anyone who is present at the ceremony and is willing to sign the marriage certificate. Their responsibility is to witness the couple exchanging vows and signing the marriage certificate to validate the marriage legally.