What states have no waiting period for marriage?
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What states have no waiting period for marriage?
State-by-State Marriage Waiting Times
| State | Waiting Time |
|---|---|
| Florida | No waiting period for Florida residents who have both completed a state-sanctioned marriage preparation course within the last 12 months. There is a three-day waiting period for Florida residents who have not taken the course. |
| Georgia | None |
| Hawaii | None |
| Idaho | None |
What is a confidential marriage?
A confidential marriage license requires no witnesses to sign it’s just the Officiant. The marriage license is recorded but is only accessible by the couple. Many counties in California have appointed specialized notaries Who act as agents for the county clerks office to issue only the confidential marriage license.
Why did states require blood tests for marriage?
It was in this culture of heightened awareness (and misinformation) that states began to pass laws requiring couples to submit to blood tests before applying for marriage licenses, so they could avoid spreading a previously undetected venereal disease to their spouse and future children.
What states still require a blood test for marriage?
Marriage License Requirements: Blood Tests Only one state, Montana, still requires a blood test for a marriage license; other states have eliminated the requirement that couples be tested for certain diseases before they marry.
What states do not require witnesses to get married?
Witnesses to Marriages by State
- Alabama: No witnesses required.
- Alaska: Two witnesses needed.
- Arizona: Signed by couple, two witnesses, and the officiating minister in Arizona.
- Arkansas: No witnesses needed.
- California: Signature of one witness.
- Colorado: No witness, however some clergy, judges, or public officials may request them.
