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1284 DAYS AGO | 1.11.2022
NJ codifies same-sex marriage, protects right to marry
NJ legislators passed a bill to codify same-sex marriage and protect marriage equality. All NJ state laws concerning marriage and civil union will now be rea...
1288 DAYS AGO | 1.7.2022
MD Legislators discuss virtual marriage in Anne Arundel County
Legislators in Maryland discuss a new measure to allow couples in Anne Arundel County to apply for a marriage license or participate in a marriage ceremony o...
1313 DAYS AGO | 12.13.2021
How many times can you get married in each state?
Learn how many times you can get married in each US state, whether there's a limit to how many times you can remarry, and how state marriage laws govern biga...
1318 DAYS AGO | 12.8.2021
Wisconsin shortens waiting period for marriage, allows licenses to be used an...
Learn about upcoming changes to Wisconsin marriage laws, including changes to the marriage waiting period, residency requirements, and marriage license expir...
1351 DAYS AGO | 11.5.2021
How to Get Married in Arkansas - Planning a wedding in The Natural State
A step-by-step guide to getting married in Arkansas - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your ...
1388 DAYS AGO | 9.29.2021
How to Get Married in Michigan - Planning a wedding in the Wolverine State
A step-by-step guide to getting married in Michigan - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return your ...
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1393 DAYS AGO | 9.24.2021
How to Get Married in Indiana - Planning a wedding in the Hoosier State
A step-by-step guide to getting married in Indiana - from how to find a wedding officiant and choose a wedding venue, to tips on where to apply for and retur...
1396 DAYS AGO | 9.21.2021
California legislators vote yes on online civil ceremonies and virtual marria...
California votes on extending online civil ceremonies and virtual marriage license appointments through January 2024, as legislators send Assembly Bill 583 t...
1401 DAYS AGO | 9.16.2021
How Old Do You Have To Be To Get Married In Each State?
Learn the legal age for marriage in each state and US territory, with links to relevant marriage laws for underage and child marriage, including requirements...
1417 DAYS AGO | 8.31.2021
How to Get Married in Washington - Planning a wedding in the Evergreen State
A step-by-step guide to get married in Washington State - from how to find an officiant and choose a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return...
1428 DAYS AGO | 8.20.2021
How to Get Married in North Carolina - Planning a wedding in the Tar Heel State
A step-by-step guide to getting married in North Carolina - from finding an officiant and choosing a wedding venue, to how to apply for, complete, and return...
1431 DAYS AGO | 8.17.2021
North Carolina reconsiders minimum age to marry
North Carolina reconsiders the minimum lawful age to marry in the state with Senate Bill 35 (SB 35).
1438 DAYS AGO | 8.10.2021
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to reconsider same-sex marriage
An ordinance to legalize same-sex marriage on the Qualla Boundary will be discussed by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Tribal Council on September 9th. ...
1453 DAYS AGO | 7.26.2021
New York officially bans the marriage of minors
New laws in New York raise the minimum age of consent to marry to 18, removing all exceptions for minors. NY is the latest state to ban child marriage, follo...
1458 DAYS AGO | 7.21.2021
Rhode Island approves new one-day marriage designation
A new certificate will authorize Rhode Island adults to perform marriages on a specific day in a specific town, for a fee, as one-day-only wedding officiants.