Marriage Licenses

No. Ohio used to have a 5 day waiting period from the time the persons applied for the marriage license until it was issued, but the law has been changed and there is no longer a waiting period.

Marriage licenses in Ohio are obtained from the County Probate Court. The marriage license is issued the day of the application and good for 60 days. Both parties must be present and bring photo id. You can get information for your specific County using the free website link below "Free Public Records Directory - Vital Statistics - Ohio. From the webpage, scroll down to your specific County for "Marriage Licenses" where there will be either a direct link or contact information.

Judges are voted into office during elections in cities and counties. These judges would have had many years experience as a lawyer in order to be eligible to run for judge.

There are just a few states that still allow common law marriage. Texas is one of them. Even those have rules to them though, so you would need to look up what exactly the rules are.

depends on your state. Personalized plates are more expensive than regular plates.

The legal age to get married in New Jersey is 18. Most states and countries will allow 16 and 17 year olds to get married with the permission of the parents. Younger is seldom allowed, but a few places allow it with a court order and parental permission.

Alabama: If either of you are under 18, you will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. Both parents must be present with identification, or if you have a legal guardian they must be present with a court order and identification. If one or both parents are deceased, proper evidence of such must be provided. Individuals under the age of 14 may not marry. Alaska: If either of you are under 18, you will need certified copy of birth certificate, both parents must be present with identification, or if you have a legal guardian they must be present with a court order and identification. Arizona: If you are 16 or 17 years old, you must have the notarized consent of your parents or legal guardian. If you are under 16, you must have the notarized consent of your parents or legal guardian as well as a court order. Arkansas: Under 18 requires consent of both sets of parents. Bahamas: If you are under 18, you will need parental consent. California: If either the bride or groom is under 18, at least one of the minor's parents, or legal guardian, must appear with the couple. Certified copies of birth certificates are required. The couple must also schedule an appointment with a counselor and then appear before a superior court judge. Colorado: If you are 16 or 17, you will need consent of both parents (or parent having legal custody), or guardian, or seek judicial approval. If you are under 16, a Judicial Court Order along with parental consent is necessary. Connecticut: If under sixteen years of age, the written consent of the judge of probate for the district where the minor resides must be obtained. Written parental consent is needed if under 18 years of age. Delaware: You will need signed parental consent forms provided by the Clerk of the Peace office if you are under 18 years of age. District of Columbia: You will need signed parental or guardian consent forms if you are under 18 years of age. If you are under 16 years of age, you cannot marry in the District of Columbia. Florida: 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 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 verified by a written statement from a licensed physician. Georgia: If you are 16 or 17 years old, you may apply if accompanied by both parents who have given written consent. If the bride is pregnant, no parental consent is required if you submit a statement from a licensed physician certifying that the bride is pregnant. Hawaii: If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you must have the written consent of both of your parents, legal guardian, or the family court. If you are 15 years old, you will not only need the written consent of both of your parents or legal guardian, but also the written approval of a judge of the family court. You can obtain the necessary consent forms from a marriage license agent. Idaho: If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you will need to have a certified copy or your original birth certificate, or a passport, or a driver's license or state ID card. You must be accompanied by one of your parents or your legal guardian and have written parental consent on the Affidavit of Consent to Marriage of Minor. If you are under 16 years of age, you will also need a court order. Illinois: If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you will have to provide a copy of your birth certificate along with some other sort of identification showing your date of birth. You will also need to have the sworn consent from each parent, each legal guardian or a judge - in person - before the county clerk at the time of application. If your parent is deceased, you will need to show a death certificate or proof of guardianship, or a court order waiving consent. A legal guardian will also need to show a certified copy of the guardianship papers. If you are under 16 years of age, you cannot get married. Indiana: A certified copy of your birth certificate is required. If you are 17 years old you must apply for the license with both parents (or the person with legal custody). They will need to sign the consent portion of the application. If you are 16 or 15 years old, you must petition the Circuit Court via a "Permission to Marry" form. Iowa: Under 18 applicants (16 or 17 years of age) need to have parental consent. Kansas: Any applicant who is under age 18 must have either: - Notarized, written consent of all then living parents and legal guardians, or notarized, written consent of one parent or legal guardian and consent of a district court judge. Kentucky: The age is 18 or above, if you are 16 or 17 years old, you must have the consent of your parents or legal guardian. Louisiana: If either party to the marriage is between the ages of 16 and 18, the presence and signatures of both parents are required. If a parent has legal custody in a divorce, a certified copy of the judgment must be presented. If either party is under the age of 16, a court order is required in order to obtain a license. Maine: Applicants must be over 18 years old. A license shall not be issued to anyone under the age of 16 without written parental consent and the written consent of a judge. Maryland: Parental consent is needed if under 18 years of age. If you are between 16-18 years of age, one of your parents or guardian must be with you and provide written consent. If you are under 16 years of age, you will need both the written consent of your custodial parent or guardian and the written approval of a judge of the Orphans' Court Division of the Court of Common Pleas. If you are under 18, pregnant or have a child, and show a certificate from a licensed physician stating you are pregnant or have had a child, the parental consent requirement may be waived. Massachusetts: Age 18 years or older. A birth certificate may be required to show proof of age. If either party is under 18, a court order from a probate or district court where the minor resides must be obtained before the marriage intentions can be filed. Michigan: Applicants 16 years of age may marry with parental or legal guardian written consent. Applicants under the age of 15 with parental consent and probate court permission. 'Marriage of a Minor': The legal marriage of a minor

The marriage license in itself does not certify that a legal union has taken place. The marriage certificate signed by the person who is authorized to perform marriages is proof of a legal marriage. A copy of the marriage certificate is given to the couple after the marriage ceremony, then the marriage license/cerificate is (or should be) filed by the person who performed the wedding with the state's vital statistics bureau. Confirmation of legal marriages are filed with the state bureau of vital statistics and in copies should be available from the city or county where the marriage occurred. If the city or county cannot find the document the interested party should contact the bureau of vital statistics at the state capital. The absence of the document does not necessarily mean the marriage is not legally valid, although it may create some difficulty when engaging in certain transactions such as Social Security benefits.

No. The marriage license can be used only in the State of Arkansas and the marriage ceremony can only take place in the State of Arkansas. If you want to get married in Oklahoma, you must get your marriage license in Oklahoma, from a county court clerk. You do not have to be a former or current resident of Oklahoma to obtain a marriage license there. There is no waiting period from the application date until the license is issued and you will receive your license immediately. If under age 18, there is a 72 hour waiting period.

No. Not legally. If the couple received a valid license to be married and did so, they are legally married. The license would have had to be signed at the time it was received at the clerk's office, and would only have been issued if the proper indentification and requirements were met. The married couple is not required to file their own proof of marriage. The legal validation of the union is finalized by the judge, minister or whomever performs the ceremony issuing of the marriage certificate. A marriage license is NOT acceptable proof of a legal marriage.

The marriage would be invalid if the "false information" used violated a state law. For example, if the year of birth was falsified so the person would appear old enough to marry the marriage would not be legal. If the month and day of the person's birth were inaccurate it would not have an affect on the legality of the marriage. False names, SS#, and so forth are illegal when used to obtain legal documents (including a marriage license) of any type.

If the mayor is a Religious Professional (Priest, Minister, Rabbi, etc) or a Justice of the Peace he may.

There would be no point in applying for a marriage license if you are already married. And most places wouldn't issue a new one because one of the requirements is that you have to state that you are not currently married.

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.

The answer varies according to the jurisdiction. You obtain marriage licenses from the City, Town or County Clerk depending on your jurisdiction. Call the Town Clerk's Office first and they will direct you to the right place.

Using the free website link below "Free Public Records Directory - Vital Records" you can search for a marriage license link for your specific state. On the main "Vital Records" page, click on your state and scroll down to your county. The marriage license link will provide either a direct link or contact information.

Yes, it does matter. The license must be issued by the county where the ceremony is to take place.

Yes, you will need a license for the correct county. The license must be issued by the county where the ceremony is going to take place.

The fee for a marriage license is $115 or $40 if you have completed pre-marital education as per Minnesota Statute.

Since it is not the only identifying information on the license it is still legal.

Yes

Yes. It's called fraud. If you look young, you might be asked for other ID to prove your age & that could cause problems. BUT..... if you are well past the age of, say, forty-something then probably nobody would question you if you shaved off a few years... ;-)

That would depend upon your state and local ordinances. Some locations permit marriage by a notary public. Others require a justice of the peace. All states acknowledge marriages by members of the clergy.

Marriage licenses are generally obtained from the the County Clerk or County Probate Office where you live or where the ceremony will be performed. Both parties must be present to complete the application and will need to prove identity and age. There is a fee usually between $50 and $80. Some states offer a reduced rate for parties attending prenutial counseling sessions. You can access information for your specific state and county using the free website "Vital Statistic Records Resources." On the main page, click on your specific state and scroll down to your specific county for either contact information or a direct link to "Marriage Licenses."

• If you had a recent divorce then yes, you would have to show proof you were legally divorced. If you were wise you should tell your husband the truth because starting out in a new marriage and breaking that bond of trust so soon will hurt him deeply and cause problems in your marriage. Marriage is love, honesty and loyalty. Many people have been divorced and remarried. Someone in your family or a friend will eventually leak out that you were married before and this will hurt your fiancee deeply and possibly ruin your chances of getting married as he will wonder what other secrets you are holding back from him.

As of 2010, the cost of a court marriage in Accra, Ghana is about GH¢55.000. The cost includes the notice of marriage, registration certificate, and signing ceremony.