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25 "Utah" Category Articles

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New 2026 Requirement for Utah’s Online Weddings

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

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Will New Limits Be Placed on Utah’s Online Marriage Ceremonies in 2026?

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)

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What Happens to International ‘Utah Marriages’ if Obergefell is Overturned?

Utah County is an online wedding destination for international same-sex marriages. Click to read how that could change if SCOTUS overturns Obergefell vs Hodges

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Can You Get Married Online? 2024-2025 Updates to Know

Get married online from any state with this updated advice for 2024 & 2025! Say YES to a virtual wedding with AMM’s tips for getting married online legally.

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How Much Does it Cost to Get Ordained Online in Utah?

Online ordination is free in Utah with American Marriage Ministries. Get ordained online free with AMM and learn about officiating a wedding in Utah!

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Updates to Utah’s Virtual Marriage Laws Are in Effect This Month

Learn about updates to online/virtual marriage laws in Utah, and what wedding officiants and couples should know about remote marriage services in the state: What to know if you want to officiate an online wedding in Utah! (UT SB0081 / Chapter 424, 2024 / Sen. Weiler, Rep. Loubet)

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New Utah Marriage Law Protects Interracial Couples, In Effect This Month

A new law that protects the right to marry in Utah regardless of race, ethnicity, and national origin went into effect earlier this month, on May 1st, 2024. Read about Utah Code §30-1-2.4, HB0134, and what Rep. Anthony E. Loubet, the bill’s sponsor, had to say about it.

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“The Las Vegas of Virtual Weddings”: Utah Sen. Weiler works with County Clerk and others to clarify guidelines for virtual marriages

Utah legislators consider a substitute bill that will allow couples to marry in virtual wedding ceremonies from anywhere in the world, as long as certain guidelines are followed carefully. Amendments include creating a criminal penalty for officiants who knowingly make a false statement on a marriage license, prohibiting use of power of attorney to secure a license, and strengthening guidelines to confirm age, legal name, and identity when they apply for a marriage license.

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Will Utah Legislators Put Limits on Virtual Weddings in 2024?

Learn about proposed changes to Utah's remote marriage ceremonies and services in 2024. Legislators seek to amend the law to require at least one of the individuals getting married be physically present in the state when the marriage is solemnized. Currently, only the officiant must be located in Utah during an online wedding. (Senate Bill 81 ; UT SB0081 | 2024 ; Sen Todd Weiler)

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Proposed Changes to Marriage Laws in 2024: Marriage Legislation to Watch in Your State

Learn about potential changes to marriage laws in your state in 2024, including proposed legislation in New York, New Jersey, Nebraska, Missouri, Virginia, Utah, West Virginia, California, and other states, and how these changes could affect AMM Ministers and other officiants who officiate weddings there.

Navajo Nation lawmakers reconsider ban on same-sex marriage

Navajo Nation lawmakers reconsider ban on same-sex marriage

Learn about current and ongoing efforts to repeal the 2005 Diné Marriage Act, which bans same-sex marriage within the Navajo Nation. Legislation No. 0139-23 would legalize LGBTQ+ marriages in the Navajo Nation and provide legal recognition for marriages solemnized elsewhere. The bill was introduced by Council Delegate Seth Damon in June and is being reviewed by the 25th Navajo Nation Council Budget and Finance Committee.

How to Get Married in Utah: Planning a Wedding in The Beehive State

How to Get Married in Utah: Planning a Wedding in The Beehive State

A step-by-step guide to help you plan a wedding and get married in Utah - including how to find a wedding officiant, choose the best wedding venue, plan your ceremony, and how to apply for and return your Utah marriage license.

Israel Must Recognize Utah Online Marriages, Supreme Court Rules

Israel Must Recognize Utah Online Marriages, Supreme Court Rules

Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled that Israeli couples are allowed to marry using Utah County’s online marriage services, and that these civil marriages must be legally recognized. Learn more about the ruling and how to get married online via Utah County’s remote marriage portal.

How to Get Married in an Online Wedding Ceremony in Utah

How to Get Married in an Online Wedding Ceremony in Utah

Want to get married online in a remote wedding ceremony? It’s possible with the help of a Utah wedding officiant. Learn the basics of legal online marriage, including how to find a wedding officiant, apply for your Utah County marriage license, arrange a video-conference appointment, and other requirements. Plus tips for planning a memorable virtual wedding!

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How to Officiate a Remote Wedding Ceremony in Utah

Learn how to officiate a remote wedding ceremony in Utah, with tips on creating a unique online wedding experience. Utah County’s online marriage portal is used by couples all around the world to get married without ever leaving home, including international couples, military members, disabled couples, and more. Written for wedding officiants who wish to perform legal online weddings in Utah.

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