Mississippi Marriage Laws | § Miss. Const. art. 14, § 263A.

The Constitution of the State of Mississippi Miss. Const. art. 14, § 263A.

Marriage defined as only between a man and a woman.

Marriage may take place and may be valid under the laws of this State only between a man and a woman. A marriage in another State or foreign jurisdiction between persons of the same gender, regardless of when the marriage took place, may not be recognized in this State and is void and unenforceable under the laws of this State.

Laws, 2004, ch. 620.

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§ 93-1-17 By whom marriages may be solemnized.
§ 93-1-19 Marriage may be solemnized according to religious customs.
§ 93-1-11 Hours for issuance of licenses.
§ Miss. Const. art. 14, § 263A. Marriage defined as only between a man and a woman.
§ 93-1-25 Solicitation of marriage ceremony unlawful; penalty.
§ 93-1-15 License and solemnization required for valid marriage.
§ 93-1-13 License essential.
§ 93-1-3 Unlawful marriage; effect of marrying outside of and returning to state.
§ 93-1-9 Noncompliance with §§ 93-1-5 and 93-1-7 not to affect validity of solemnized marriage followed by cohabitation.
§ 93-1-18 Validation of certain marriages performed by mayors.
§ 93-1-5 Conditions precedent to issuance of license; penalty for noncompliance.
§ 93-1-23 Custodian of records relating to marriage licenses
§ 93-1-1 Certain marriages declared incestuous and void.