{| |- | No a minor cannot get married in Oklahoma without the permission of the parents. Under the age of 18 requires parental consent or a court order. The license issuing entity can tell you what proof is required to get a marriage license. |}
Yes, marriage emancipates a minor.
No, the minor must have the consent of the parent(s) and permission of the court. If both male and female are minor's then the parent(s) or legal guardian of both must be present in court at the time of the petition hearing for the marriage license.
A pregnant fifteen years old may marry in Oklahoma with the permission of at least one parent or the minor's legal guardian. Marriage will constitute emancipation only in the sense that the minor can conduct her life without adult involvement. All other state laws applicable to specific ages will still apply. Oklahoma: If you are under 18, your parents must appear at the courthouse with you to sign a consent form. Minors must wait three days before the marriage license is valid.
In states where same-sex marriage is legal, the same requirements apply to all who apply for a marriage license. If a minor can marry with parental consent in your state, then the same will still be possible after same-sex marriage is enacted.
{| |- | If you are legally married, you are considered emancipated. The age of your husband does not matter. Be prepared to present a certified copy of the marriage license. |}
{| |- | If the parents give their permission. But until they reach the age of 18, parental permission is required to get a marriage license. In some cases a court order can be obtained to get a marriage license, but that doesn't happen often. |}
Obtain parental permission and then get a marriage license. Check with the license office for what sort of proof you need, the parents may have to come in person to sign the permission.
If an individual is under 18 years of age, but older than 16 years of age, a marriage license can be obtained with parental consent. If a parent has sole custody or the other parent is dead, the permission of one parent is sufficient. If a person is under the age of 16, the marriage license has to be issued by a county judge, with or without parental permission. If a minor's parents are both deceased and there is not an appointed guardian, he/she may apply for a marriage license. A minor who has been previously married may also apply for a license. A minor who swears that they have a child or are expecting a baby, can apply for a license if the pregnancy has been verfied by a written statement from a licensed physician. A county court judge may at his/her discretion issue or not issue a license for them to marry.
If an individual is under 18 years of age, but older than 16 years of age, a marriage license can be obtained with parental consent. If a parent has sole custody or the other parent is dead, the permission of one parent is sufficient. If a person is under the age of 16, the marriage license has to be issued by a county judge, with or without parental permission. If a minor's parents are both deceased and there is not an appointed guardian, he/she may apply for a marriage license. A minor who has been previously married may also apply for a license. A minor who swears that they have a child or are expecting a baby, can apply for a license if the pregnancy has been verfied by a written statement from a licensed physician. A county court judge may at his/her discretion issue or not issue a license for them to marry.
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.
{| |- | No a minor cannot get married without the permission of the parents. Under the age of 18 requires parental consent or a court order. The license issuing entity can tell you what proof is required to get a marriage license. |}