How do I change my last name after marriage in Kansas?

How do I change my last name after marriage in Kansas?

The Kansas DMV has a straightforward process for name change. You will need to the office in person and bring your current Kansas license, a certified copy of your marriage certificate, proof of residence if you have moved, and $16 for the processing fee.

Can you get married without an officiant?

Getting married without an officiant is possible in two different ways. You can have a civil wedding or have a self-uniting marriage. The judge that performs the marriage acts as a officiant, but you won’t have to pay any more for them to marry you outside of what you paid when you submit for a civil marriage license.

Is a self uniting marriage legal?

A: Yes! Self-uniting marriage ceremonies are legally binding marriages, as long as the state and county the marriage license originated from allows this form of ceremony.

Can you marry yourself to someone else?

No. A wedding officiant cannot marry themselves. When you are serving in the capacity of a wedding officiant and signing a marriage license you are swearing that the couple you are marrying is completing the marriage license in accordance with the law.

Who officiates a non religious wedding?

But when you’re not religious, who can you choose to officiate? You’ll want to check your state’s laws regarding who’s qualified, but the short answer is that most sitting or retired judges, magistrates, or justices of the peace can perform a civil wedding ceremony.

Is marriage only a religious thing?

The institution of marriage in the United States is not a religious-driven contract; it is a secular agreement between two people and the state. In other words, marriage is only allowed under civil law, not religious doctrine.