What happens if you dont file marriage license?

What happens if you dont file marriage license?

In most cases, you are still considered married without registering the license. For example, California law requires the officiant to return the marriage license to the county clerk or recorder within 10 days of the ceremony. If, for some reason, this does not happen, you are still married.

Does it matter what state you get your marriage license in?

Most states require you to apply for your marriage license at the town or county clerk's office where the ceremony will be taking place. Your state of choice may not have any waiting period, in which case you can apply for your out of state marriage license and get married in the same day!

Is a marriage license required in all states?

In order to be legally married in the United States, each U.S. State requires couples to obtain a marriage license. However, just obtaining your license is not enough. After the wedding ceremony, the bride, groom, and Officiant sign the marriage license.

Can you get legally married in two states?

You can marry the same person in every state and every country. You just can't be married to two or more different people at the same time.