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New York Marriage Laws<\/h1>\n
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Preparing for marriage can be a very exciting time: It’s thrilling to imagine spending a lifetime with that special someone. It might be tempting to be impetuous and get married with minimal planning; Las Vegas is great for that unlike some other destinations<\/a> that might present problems. However, if you want to get married in New York, there are practical matters that must be taken into account prior to the marriage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Besides being eligible for lawful marriage with certain age, consent, and capacity requirements<\/a>, the prospective spouses should become acquainted with other factors in order to comply with New York’s marriage laws<\/p>\n

New York Marriage Laws at a Glance<\/h2>\n

Although an attorney’s contributions to interpreting statutes can’t be denied, it’s certainly helpful to have a plain language reference as well. The chart below provides a summary of the statutes that comprise New York’s marriage laws.<\/p>\n\n

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Validity of Marriage<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

All states including New York have certain requirements to obtain a marriage license.<\/a><\/p>\n

Marriage licenses<\/b><\/p>\n

Solemnization (performance) of marriage<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

For a valid marriage ceremony, the ceremony must be performed by any of the following individuals:<\/p>\n