183 "Marriage Laws" Category Articles

California is close to banning child marriage. Legislators passed a bipartisan bill, AB 1267, which now awaits a signature on Governor Newsom's desk. If signed into law, the new restrictions will become effective January 1, 2027.

Una nueva tendencia en bodas dentro del metaverso y la blockchain ha hecho que los profesionales de la industria y los oficiantes de bodas se pregunten si es legal celebrar estas ceremonias virtuales. Esto es lo que sabemos hasta ahora.

Learn when you need a wedding permit in NYC, how to apply, common permit types, costs, and what Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's $160,000 permit reveals about getting married in New York City!

Conozca más sobre las opciones de bodas a distancia, incluyendo si es legal o no casarse por teléfono, utilizando plataformas virtuales o de videoconferencia en línea como Zoom, o mediante una ceremonia de matrimonio por poder.

Starting October 1, 2026, couples getting married in Connecticut must wait 48 hours to receive their marriage license.

Arizona SB 1573 aims to restrict religious laws in courts but includes a marriage exception. AMM breaks down how this might impact marriage equality.

¿Necesita un testigo para casarse y qué pasa si se les olvida llevar uno? ¡Descubra si quien oficia la boda puede firmar como testigo y otros detalles clave para tramitar su licencia de matrimonio!

Learn new requirements for Utah remote marriage ceremonies in 2026, for Utah wedding officiants and ministers.

Congress considers a new bill that would strip federal benefits and protections from "cousin marriages." Learn about H.R. 8634, "Consanguineous Marriage Prohibition Act of 2026," and it's potential similarities to DOMA.

Una breve introducción a las costumbres matrimoniales entre primos: ¿Es posible casarse con un primo hermano o segundo? ¿Qué tan común es esta práctica en Estados Unidos y en el resto del mundo? Conozca la historia del matrimonio entre primos o matrimonio consanguíneo.

Delaware bill HB 375 would allow transgender individuals to update marriage certificates and other vital records via self-attestation, allow applications to be filed with Clerk, and create a confidential record for original documents, securing privacy for LGBTQ+ families.

Simple step-by-step look at how to fill out a Oklahoma marriage license. Sample license & FAQs for wedding officiants and soon-to-weds, plus tips from the OK Court Clerk and statutes!

Will new limits be placed on Utah's online marriage ceremonies in 2026, potentially ending most fully-virtual weddings? Learn how upcoming legislation could affect couples in Utah and worldwide. (1stSub SB110 / Sen. Weiler)

2026 marriage legislation: See how marriage laws are changing in your state, including bills on same-sex marriage, child marriage bans, marriage license applications and fees, and wedding officiant laws.

Virginia voters will decide in November 2026 whether to repeal the state’s same-sex marriage ban and add permanent constitutional protections for marriage equality.