For weddings, you must have a valid Pennsylvania marriage license on the day of your ceremony. Marriage licenses are valid on the third day after you apply, and remain valid for 60 days from the issue date.
An officiant from Journeys of the Heart will be assigned to you. They can answer questions about the legal aspects of getting married and discuss the details of your ceremony. You might talk to them about:
Both parties must intend to marry, must not be currently married to anyone else, and must be able to understand their actions. Both parties must be at least 18 years old, unless specific requirements for minors are met. The parties cannot be more closely related than first cousins, and cannot be double first cousins (for instance, the children of two sisters who married two brothers). The couple must get a marriage license before their wedding.
Couples who want to marry must obtain a marriage license before the ceremony. The marriage ceremony must be conducted by a recognized officiant. Both parties must solemnly declare their intent to marry. Following the ceremony, at least two witnesses are required to sign the marriage license.
Marriage creates many legal rights and obligations, including in the areas of property, financial obligations, inheritance, taxes, and more. You should contact an attorney or tax professional with any questions.
Couples getting married in North Carolina must get a marriage license before the wedding. If your wedding will be in North Carolina, you can get a marriage license from the Register of Deeds in any county in the state. In general, both partners must visit the Register of Deeds office, though some counties allow online applications to be submitted before visiting the office to save time. Applicants for a marriage license must pay a fee and fill out a form stating their names, ages, marital status, and intention to marry.
Applicants must provide either a Social Security number or a notarized statement that the applicant is ineligible to receive a Social Security number. The Register of Deeds may require proof of age, such as a government-issued ID or birth certificate. The Register of Deeds may also require proof of divorce if either partner was previously married. Because requirements can vary, you should contact the Register of Deeds in your county with any specific questions.
The marriage license must be issued before the wedding. North Carolina has no required waiting period between the issuance of the marriage license and the wedding. A marriage license expires after 60 days if the wedding has not taken place, and applicants must apply again if the wedding does not occur within 60 days.
A wedding can be performed by a magistrate or by any minister who is ordained in a religious denomination or authorized by a church. Marriages can also be performed in the recognized manner of any religious denomination that does not use officiants, or in the recognized manner of any federally or state-recognized Native American tribe.
Yes. Prenuptial agreements are legal and enforceable as long as all legal requirements are met. Prenuptial agreements can be used to determine property and inheritance rights and to change or eliminate the right to spousal support if the marriage ends.
Members of a wedding party pose after a Mormon ceremony at Salt Lake Temple in Salt Lake City. (Robert Alexander/Getty Images)Throughout U.S. history, marriage has been tied to religion and religious institutions. Today, virtually all faith traditions have rules and ceremonies regarding marriage and, in the United States as well as in many other countries, clergy of different religious groups are authorized by the government to perform weddings.
In certain U.S. religious groups, a higher-than-average share of adults say they are married. For instance, six-in-ten or more Mormons, members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America are married. The same holds true for Hindus, Southern Baptists and members of the Episcopal Church.
But the survey shows that even after age is taken into account, there are still significant differences in the share of married adults across religious groups. Even when the analysis is restricted to adults over the age of 30, self-identified atheists, agnostics and those whose religion is nothing in particular are still somewhat less likely than Mormons, Jews, evangelical Protestants, mainline Protestants and Catholics to be married.
A Florida marriage license allows a couple to get married anywhere in Florida, regardless of the county the license was purchased from. If you are getting married outside of Florida, obtain the marriage license from the state where you will be married.
State of Florida residents have the option of attending a premarital course from a registered provider, or waiting a 3-day mandatory time period before the marriage license becomes effective. An Online Premarital Course Provider Directory is available to assist you in locating a premarital course provider (see clerk for certificate requirements), or you will find a copy of this registry at any marriage service location. Non-Florida residents are exempt from any marriage license waiting period.
In accordance with State of Florida Statute, any person who has been issued a Social Security number shall provide their social security number during the marriage license application process. [Copies of the social security card are not needed, only the social security card number.] Any person who is not a citizen of the U.S. may provide either a Social Security number or an Alien Registration number, if one has been issued. If neither has been issued, another form of ID may be required.
To expedite the Marriage License application process, complete, print, and bring the Marriage License Online Pre-Application, to any Broward County Marriage License office location listed on this page.
Prior to obtaining a marriage license, both parties must sign an affidavit indicating they have read the Family Law Handbook, which is available as an online resource through The Florida Bar Family Law Section in either English or Spanish. The Family Law Handbook is also available for viewing at any of the Marriage or One-Stop courthouse service locations listed below.
To assist in expediting the Marriage License application process, please complete, print, and bring the Marriage License Online Pre-Application, to any of the Marriage or One-Stop courthouse service locations listed below.
Apply for your marriage license entirely online. To begin the process, please answer a few questions. If you use this option, you will be required to upload a copy of both spouse's identification and a copy of the premarital course provider completion certificate (if you took the premarital course).
Both parties must read the Family Law Handbook, which is available as an online resource through The Florida Bar Family Law Section in English or Spanish, or at any Marriage or One-Stop courthouse service locations.
Acceptable devices include Windows or Mac computers, iPads or Android tablets with the latest version of Google Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge or Safari web browsers. Smartphones can be used, but they are not recommended.
Once issued, a marriage license is valid in any Florida county for 60 days. After the marriage ceremony, the original marriage license must be signed by the officiant and returned to the Central Courthouse Marriage Division within 10 days. It will be recorded, and a certified copy will be sent to the address provided on the application.
A Civil Marriage ceremony can be performed in one of our Marriage Division locations after the license is effective for an additional cost. No witnesses are required for a Civil Marriage ceremony, however they are recommended.
A certified copy of a marriage license issued by the Broward County Clerk of Courts from 1915 to 1997 may only be purchased in-person at the Marriage Central Courthouse location below:
NOTE: If the couple elects the option to attend a premarital course from a registered provider, the marriage license fee is lowered to $61.00 and the waiting period is waived upon providing an original certificate of completion at the time of filing the application.
Prior to obtaining a marriage license, both parties must sign an affidavit indicating they have read the Family Law Handbook, which is available as an online resource through The Florida Bar Family Law Section in either English or Spanish. The Family Law Handbook is also available for viewing in the Clerk of Courts Marriage and One-Stop courthouse service locations.
A Civil Marriage ceremony can be performed in the Marriage Division after the license is effective for an additional cost of thirty ($30.00) dollars. No witnesses are required for a Civil Marriage ceremony, however they are recommended.
A couple has the option to take a premarital course from a registered course provider. When a premarital course certificate is presented at the time of the marriage license application, the fee is reduced to $61.00 and the license is effective the same day as issued.
The form of identification required is a valid photo identification issued by the federal or state government. The photo identification must have the correct legal name, date of birth and signature of the applicant.
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