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Not legally. All states require a license. It is actually illegal for anyone that CAN legally marry people to do so without a license. "Marriage" is a legal word and is contractual in the eyes of the government. Another view... Lawful, however is a different word with a different meaning. Because God's law's are over man's laws and He first ordained marriage, you do not need to have a marriage license in order to be married. There are many Godly preachers who will marry a couple without a license. Marriage is a covenant between you and God. There is also the matter of the definition of the word "license." It is "something given to you by a competent authority which allows you to do something which would otherwise be unlawful." Marriage is not unlawful and therefore does not require a license. In addition, a license gives the state jurisdiction over your marriage and the fruits thereof -- your children. Many cite this alone as reason for not obtaining a marriage license.
In many states it is illegal to conduct a marriage ceremony without a valid license. Without the license the marriage is not official. *If the couple wishing to marry reside in a state that allows common law marriage, a license is not required, nor is a formal service as long as they adhere to the established legal procedures required for the recognition of such a union.
What else can I help you with?
Are you legally married without getting a marriage license in California?
No, you are not legally married. A getting the license doesn't complete the process, it must be executed and returned.
Can you get married in a church without a marriage license in Utah?
No. A marriage license is required to be legally married in the state of Utah. A few churches will perform a ceremony without a license, but it does not count as a valid legal marriage.
Can you get married with a expired drivers license?
You can get married WITHOUT a driver's license. But you'd probably need a marriage license.
What if you got married in the state of Arkansas without a marriage license can you still put the original date you were married when you apply for a marriage license?
If you got married in Arkansas without a marriage license, the marriage is considered legally invalid. When applying for a marriage license, you cannot retroactively assign an original marriage date since the marriage was never legally recognized. You would need to obtain a valid marriage license and follow the legal process to formalize your marriage properly.
Are you married in California if you have marriage license in Nevada?
Yes, all states are required by the constitution to honor the laws of another state. Hence the large uproar over gay marriages recently performed in CA. Another example is the trouble Ca. had over their taxing cars coming from other states without the Ca emissions package, the state eventually had to refund the fees collected
What is the Legal term for marriage without a license?
As a general rule...the term is "unmarried." However, if you live as married without intent to deceive or defraud, legal doctrine provides you may be considered de facto married. Some states (such as Colorado) allow common law marriage, which is essentially a marriage without a license. Although California, by way of example, does not recognize common law marriage, it does recognize de facto marriage.
Got married in a church in Missouri without a license the intent was there is this a real marriage?
Without a license, it is not recognized as a legal marriage. It may allow one to become eligible for a common law marriage.
Can a you get married in Texas in a courthouse and get a marriage license the same day without waiting?
no
Can you be legally married without the bride's signature?
No. A marriage license is a legal contract.
Is a marriage legal In New Jersey without a license?
You must obtain a marriage license to get legally married. You can read more about marriage licenses in New Jersey at the link provided below.
What is considered common law marriage in Texas?
In Texas, common law marriage is recognized when a couple lives together as if they are married, presents themselves as married to others, and agrees to be married without a formal ceremony or marriage license.
Can you get married in California when you are 18?
You can obtain a marriage license at any court house. It will require parental consent or a court order to have one issued.
