Are marriage licenses valid in other states?
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Are marriage licenses valid in other states?
A common question couples ask when planning a wedding is “Do marriage licenses transfer from state to state?” and the answer is no, they do not. A marriage record or marriage certificate, which is received as legal proof of marriage after the ceremony, will be legally recognized in all states.
Can you get married in a state you don’t live in?
State Residency: You don't need to be a resident of California to receive a marriage license. You will receive the license the same day you submit the application. Blood Test Requirement: No.
Is Las Vegas marriage valid in other states?
Within one year of receipt of the marriage license a wedding ceremony must be performed in order to have a legal union, and marriages are legal and binding throughout the United States under the Full Faith and Credit Clause, as well as most other countries.
Which states do not have a waiting period for marriage license?
With the exception of the District of Columbia and five other states (Georgia, Idaho, Mississippi, New Mexico, South Carolina), marriage licenses from all the other states have a timer on how long they are valid. The shortest is Oklahoma, which expires 10 days after its issued.