This details of marriage laws report provides you with the information you need to perform a legal marriage anywhere in the United States.
First, we provide a general explanation of the procedure you should follow in performing a wedding in any state.
Next, we list every state by name and indicate what the laws of that state have to say about who is authorized to perform a marriage.
Special Procedures for each state
Also, we let you know about any special procedures that need to be followed in a particular state. Most states authorize any ordained minister to perform a marriage but some states require that ministers register with the government BEFORE they perform marriages.
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Posted by Michael Porter on 9th Jun 2021
I found this to be helpful background information. The key advice is to always check with the county in which you live to make sure about proper rules and procedures. Where I live, there are more restrictions in place put together by local county rulings. But this information is still helpful because it gets me going on the right track. I can also use it for when/if I have to move in the future.
Posted by Unknown on 6th Mar 2017
Informative information.
Posted by Charles kidd on 10th Apr 2015
It's good to know info.
Posted by Ele on 25th Mar 2015
PRAISE YAH!
Posted by Will Fox on 20th Feb 2015
$10 seems like alot of money to pay for something that does not give enough information for your state. Mine is NY (not NYC) and I still don't know if I have to register with the NY State County Clerks Office.
Posted by Unknown on 17th Oct 2014
Great to know all the state's laws
Posted by Jane on 18th Jul 2014
There's very little information in this download. Do yourself a favor, simply call your county clerk and ask them what's required. I would have been happy to pay the money as long as I got something. You can find the same answers on this website without buying this download.
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Posted by Susan on 21st Feb 2013
I had to read this on my computer because it wouldn't let me print, but I was fascinated with all the different laws for each state , not that I plan on marrying someone but it is good to know in case you are asked .
Posted by John Graham on 23rd Oct 2012
Very complete and helpful
Posted by Unknown on 2nd Oct 2012
Nicely written document
Straight and to the point.
Exactly what I was looking for.