What makes a marriage license official?
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What makes a marriage license official?
What Is a Marriage License? A marriage license is a legal document obtained by a couple prior to marriage. Once you have filled it out, had your ceremony, gotten it signed, and your officiant has turned it back into the county, then you receive a marriage certificate.
Can a marriage license be denied?
Generally, a marriage license can be invalidated on certain grounds, such as: Age: Most states require the parties to be at least 18 in order to obtain a marriage license. Certificates: If one of the parties was previously married, they will need to show proof that they are no longer married and eligible to re-marry.
What does a marriage license say?
This includes acquiring a marriage license, a document issued by a governmental authority that allows two people to get married. Getting a marriage license only means that you're legally allowed to get married to your betrothed, not that you actually are married.
What can prevent you from getting a marriage license?
People who are insane, weak minded, or of unsound mind are not permitted to obtain a marriage license, unless the Court decides that issuing the marriage license is in the best interest of both the incompetent applicant and the general public.
