What do I need for courthouse wedding?

What do I need for courthouse wedding?

Start collecting the information you'll need to bring to apply for a marriage license. “For example, proof of residency, proof of former marriages, annulments, divorces, etc.,” said Adleta. Apply for a marriage license. You and your betrothed can now visit your courthouse with your documents ready.

Is it bad to get married at the courthouse?

The Budget Friendly Wedding If you have a specific budget in mind, a courthouse wedding should be on your list. Courthouse ceremonies will provide you with a cost-efficient venue where the fee can be as little as $25, and you can still bring in all the extras that will make the day feel special.

How long does it take to get married in court?

Plus, many states — not just cities like Las Vegas and Atlantic City — allow you to get married on the same day, or within 24 hours of your marriage-license application. Not to mention the courthouse ceremony itself usually takes less than 10 minutes.

What do you say when you get married in court?

Courthouse Wedding Ceremony Script Traditional- “I do solemnly declare that I know not of any lawful impediment why I, (your name), may not be joined in matrimony to (your partner's full name).” Modern- “I declare that I know of no legal reason why (your name) may not be joined in marriage to (your partner's name).”