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1211 DAYS AGO | 1.17.2023
A Short History of the Marriage License & Common Law Marriages
Learn about the history of the marriage license and common law marriage in the U.S., from ancient rituals like handfasting, through the Middle Ages, to moder...
1219 DAYS AGO | 1.9.2023
A Short Introduction to Informal & Common Law Marriage
A short introduction to informal and common law marriage, including a simple definition, which states honor common law marriages, guidelines for cohabitation...
1231 DAYS AGO | 12.28.2022
Will lawmakers in South Carolina eliminate the 24-hr marriage waiting period ...
Will lawmakers in South Carolina pass legislation to remove the 24-hour waiting period to marry in the state? Read about proposed changes to the marriage lic...
1232 DAYS AGO | 12.27.2022
A lawmaker in South Carolina wants to limit grounds for divorce, increase pro...
Will lawmakers in SC amend the state’s marriage license application process to limit legal grounds for divorce? Learn about the proposed Religious Freedom of...
1253 DAYS AGO | 12.6.2022
Proposed legislation in Virginia and Texas would protect same-sex marriage in...
Lawmakers in Virginia and Texas propose new legislation in 2023 to protect LGBTQ+ couples and families by repealing same-sex marriage bans from the states’ c...
1253 DAYS AGO | 12.6.2022
Wyoming lawmakers might raise the legal age to marry in 2023
Pre-filed legislation in Wyoming could raise the legal age of consent to marry to 18 years old in 2023, with exceptions for 16 and 17 year olds with permissi...
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1266 DAYS AGO | 11.23.2022
How to Tell if Your Officiant Can Perform a Legal Wedding
Learn who can legally officiate a wedding in your state and how to know if a wedding officiant meets the requirements to perform your marriage ceremony, incl...
1274 DAYS AGO | 11.15.2022
When was same-sex marriage legalized in the U.S.? Is it legal in all 50 states?
Learn about the Supreme Court Obergefell v Hodges ruling that legalized same-sex marriage in the U.S., the history of marriage equality in all 50 states, and...
1285 DAYS AGO | 11.4.2022
Oklahoma Wedding Officiants No Longer Required to Register Before Performing ...
Learn about changes to Oklahoma marriage laws: Wedding officiants no longer need to file minister credentials with the court clerk to officiate a wedding cer...
1295 DAYS AGO | 10.25.2022
Can you use a marriage license in another state?
Learn where and how to apply for a marriage license to get married in another state. Click now to start planning your dream destination wedding, plus tips fo...
1308 DAYS AGO | 10.12.2022
How to Get Married in Mississippi - Planning a Wedding in The Magnolia State
A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Mississippi - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, pl...
1331 DAYS AGO | 9.19.2022
Is it Legal to Get Married on Mushrooms?
Magic mushrooms are having a moment in the wedding world! Like weed weddings did before them, psychedelic & psilocybin-infused marriage ceremonies are gainin...
1342 DAYS AGO | 9.8.2022
How to Get Married in Minnesota - Planning a Wedding in The North Star State
A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Minnesota - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, plan...
1456 DAYS AGO | 5.17.2022
You’ll have more time to use an Oklahoma marriage license beginning November ...
Learn about changes to the expiration and return periods for marriage licenses / certificates in Oklahoma, and updates to the minister registration process f...
1461 DAYS AGO | 5.12.2022
Virgin Islands now offers e-file for marriage licenses
Learn about the new electronic e-file system for marriage license applications in US Virgin Islands, announced in a press release last week by the Judicial ...