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Marriage License Information by State

State marriage laws require you to get a license to make your marriage legal. But the basic requirements to get a marriage license vary by state. These basic requirements include:

  • Minimum ages
  • Consent
  • Capacity

Below you will find state-by-state links to marriage license requirements and related information. Not all states have marriage license information available on its state government website. In those cases, you'll need to get marriage information from the state's county clerk/recorder office websites.

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

District of Columbia

Florida

Georgia

Hawaii

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

Need More Marriage License Information? Get Legal Help Today

There are many legal considerations to getting married. Your decision impacts property, tax, and other rights. If you're concerned about how marriage affect you, speaking with a qualified attorney can help identify potential issues before they impact your marriage. Get started today by finding a family law attorney in your state.

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