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Bride and groom sign the marriage license at an outdoor wedding with the help of their wedding officiant

Can you get married without a marriage license? What if you lost it? Or forgot it?

Uh oh! You forgot or lost a marriage license, now what? Click to read the rules on a wedding ceremony without a marriage license, marriage waiting periods, expiration & return dates, common law marriage states, & remarriage

Connecticut legislators vote on removing race designation from marriage license

Connecticut legislators vote on removing race designation from marriage license

Connecticut lawmakers will vote on removing race designation from the state’s marriage license. House Bill 6665, HB6665

Illustration of a sample marriage license with an 'x' marking the spot where a wedding officiant minister would sign or write their denomination

Filling out a Marriage License: What religious denomination do I write down if I’m an atheist?

What to write down when you're an atheist wedding officiant and the marriage license asks for the minister's religious denomination, including options for non-denominational, nonreligious, and alternative ceremonies and couples.

Apply for your marriage license online in Bucks County, PA

Apply for your marriage license online in Bucks County, PA

Couples planning a wedding in Bucks County, PA can now apply for their marriage license online over video conference, as part of a pilot program launched by the Probate and Orphan’s Court and Register of Wills.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s secret wedding had no witnesses -- Let’s talk marriage laws!

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s secret wedding had no witnesses -- Let’s talk marriage laws!

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry just revealed they held a secret wedding elopement in their backyard. But there were no witnesses… Was it legal? And what are the witness requirements for the marriage license in your state?

Can I Officiate a Virtual Wedding Ceremony In My State?

Can I Officiate a Virtual Wedding Ceremony In My State?

We answer common questions on officiating & performing a virtual wedding ceremony in your state, including online marriage licenses, special rules, location & Zoom or Skype hosting, livestreaming, and more!

Asked to Officiate a Wedding?

Follow these simple steps to perform marriage for friends and family.

State-by-state marriage waiting periods should be part of your wedding plan

State-by-state marriage waiting periods should be part of your wedding plan

Want to get married fast? Find out if your state has a marriage waiting period to avoid unexpected wedding ceremony delays, especially during Covid!

How to Find Out What County a Wedding Venue is In -- Marriage License Tips

How to Find Out What County a Wedding Venue is In -- Marriage License Tips

As a wedding officiant traveling to a new venue, you might ask: What County Am I In? This is important info for minister registration & getting the correct marriage license! Learn how to find out what county you -- and your venue -- are in.

Alabama no longer requires marriage licenses or solemnization... What does that mean, and will other states follow?

Alabama no longer requires marriage licenses or solemnization... What does that mean, and will other states follow?

As of 2019, Alabama doesn’t require marriage licenses or solemnization. We answer common questions facing marriage officiants and couples in the state.

Can you apply for your marriage license online? It depends.

Can you apply for your marriage license online? It depends.

Wondering how to apply for a marriage license during the covid coronavirus pandemic? You’re not alone. Marriage laws vary by state and even county, but we can help.

Active duty military personnel may soon be able to marry by video conference in Texas

Active duty military personnel may soon be able to marry by video conference in Texas

Service members will be able to choose a virtual or proxy marriage ceremony in Texas if House Bill No. 675 passes in 2021.

Don’t get the minister blues… bet on black (ink)

Don’t get the minister blues… bet on black (ink)

Most counties have requirements about what color ink can be used on official documents. Be a good officiant and use black ink when signing and filling out all marriage licenses, marriage forms, and registration documents.

Stylized illustration of the United States with two pieces of paper, symbolizing marriage vows and weddings across the country

No marriage license, no marriage… but maybe a misdemeanor?

No marriage license might mean no wedding! Learn why a wedding officiant might not officiate, the legal risks of a forgetting your marriage license, and how to prevent this wedding day mistake.

A photo of a typical clerk's office, showing a counter with several employees and a sign that reads 'registry division'

Attention Couples: Read this before you visit the clerk’s office for your marriage license!

Before getting married, couples and their officiant need to follow these steps in order to get their marriage license.

A newly married bride and groom stand embracing on the shore. Behind them, the ocean, and a large cruise ship in the distance.

A Wedding Officiant's Guide to Performing Destination and Cruise Ship Weddings

Learn how to officiate a cruise ship wedding and what cruise ship operators require to legally perform a destination wedding.

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