Yes, although some people refer to other marital documents as "Marriage Certificates" as well, such as domestic partnership certificates, Jewish marriage contracts, etc.
No, a marriage license is a legal document that allows a couple to get married. The marriage license must be signed by both parties, an authorized officiant, and witnesses to make the marriage legally binding.
Your question is not clear.
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.
Yes but have your marriage certificate handy
Contact the place that issued the license. That should be the court house. And what you probably want is the Certificate of Marriage, not the license.
If you're talking about a marriage license--that is, the application to marry issued by the State of California--then no, you cannot use a California marriage license in Texas, you must be married in California. If you're talking about a California marriage certificate--the document that proves you were legally married in California--then yes, all U.S. states will recognize California marriages. Hope that helps!
AnswerThe license allows the couple to get married.The marriage certificate signed by a minister, judge, priest, or person endowed with the legal powers to perform marriages indicates that a legal marriage has taken place and is the one used for public record. so let the same sex people get married, because it's within their legal right.
There is no requirement to do so. You many have to show a certificate of marriage from Bahamas to prove marriage.
You are still legally married. You need to have the certificate from Jamaica.
you cannot be issued a license without a certi. Technically, yes. The marriage licensed is used to be married, once the marriage is performed a marriage certificate is issued making the union legally valid. All persons who are licensed to perform marriages must file a copy of the certificate with the state's department vital statistics. Contact the office of vital statistics in the state where the marriage was performed to obtain a copy.
No, you do not have to apply in the county where you live. You have to apply in the county in which the marriage will take place.
If the marriage was legal in Jamaica and registered there, then, yes, you are legally married in the U.S.