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Can you get married in Mexico with a Iowa marriage license and it still be legal?
No, it would not be legal. The license must be issued by the country, Mexico, where the ceremony is to take place.
Does getting a marriage license mean you are married in Iowa?
No. Getting married means you are married in Iowa.
What are the Iowa common law marriage rules?
In Iowa, common law marriage is not recognized. Couples must have a valid marriage license and ceremony to be legally married in the state.
How can your fiancee from Mexico and you obtain a marriage license in Iowa if he is illegal?
You cannot obtain a marriage license unless he is legal. It would be best to focus on him obtaining citizenship so you can get married.
How long after you divorce you have to wait to get married in Iowa?
In Iowa, there is no waiting time to be remarried after a divorce. There is a three day waiting period after the purchase of a marriage license.
Is a marriage considered void in Iowa if the person refuses to give the marriage license to the minister to register the marriage?
You are not married unless the license is signed and brought back to the office that you got it from, which is most likely in or near the court house. They will then enter in all your information, make a copy, and send you a the license in the mail. If it was not signed and brought back, you are not married.
Where can you obtain a civil union license in Iowa?
You cannot. Iowa does not issue civil union licenses. A same-sex couple (or an opposite-sex couple) can get a legal marriage license in Iowa.
Are you legally married in the state of Iowa if you didn't sign the marriage license?
In Iowa, as you know, you apply for your marriage license at any County Recorder's Office. I would assume that both of you including your witness signed the marriage license application when you applied. Therefore, I'm guessing that you didn't sign the marriage certificate after the wedding ceremony. The marriage certificate is returned to the County Recorder's Office for recording. Since the ceremony was indeed performed, I doubt that the marriage is invalid. I suggest that you contact the County Recorder's Office to confirm that the marriage records have been filed. Attached is a link for obtaining marriage records in all of the counties in Iowa. Using the link, you can find contact information for your specific county.
Can you change your name on an Iowa driver's license using a same-sex marriage certificate?
Yes. A certificate of marriage, regardless of where it was issued, is sufficient proof of legal change of name for an Iowa driver's license. The gender of your spouse is irrelevant.
How do sixteen-year olds get married in Iowa?
By obtaining their parents' consent. Iowa does allow marriage at 16 if the parents agree to it.
Can you get married at age 17 in Iowa?
The parents have to appear at the time the minor applies for the marriage license. If the minor receives a license to marry then the ceremony can be done by a judge or magistrate. The licensing clerk can inform the couple of the cost of a civil ceremony.
What are the states that recognize common law marriage?
Common law marriage is recognized in a few states, including Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Texas, and Utah. In these states, couples who meet certain criteria can be considered legally married without a formal ceremony or marriage license.
