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Indiana Marriage Laws<\/h1>\n
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Making the decision to get married is one of the most significant choices that you’ll make in life. Whether you’ve decided on a splashy wedding or an intimate affair, there are legal matters that must be addressed before you walk down the aisle, including meeting specific age, consent, and capacity requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

Although marrying in Indiana isn’t drastically different than marrying in any other state, you should become familiar with Indiana’s marriage laws to ensure that your impending marriage will be on solid legal ground.<\/p>\r\n

Summary of Indiana Marriage Law<\/h2>\r\n

While it’s beneficial to read a statute in its entirety, understanding much of the content can be challenging as laws are usually written in language that’s not easy on the eyes. You can get help by consulting with an attorney and by reading a plain language summary of the law. See the chart below for an easy to follow summary of Indiana’s marriage laws.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

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Indiana Code Title 31:<\/p>\r\n

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Requirements<\/b><\/p>\r\n

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Valid Marriage<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n

For a valid marriage in Indiana:<\/p>\r\n

Types of Marriages<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

Prohibited Marriages<\/i><\/b><\/p>\r\n

These marriages are prohibited in Indiana:<\/p>\r\n

Solemnization<\/b><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

The following persons are authorized to conduct a valid marriage ceremony in Indiana:<\/p>\r\n