Getting your Marriage License
By Sally Manglicmot
 

All states require you to obtain a marriage license and each state is different; check with the
county clerk's office in your state. Here is what is generally required:

(a) apply in person - both the bride and groom
(b) cash for the fee (some states accept a personal check); the amount varies, could range $40-$150
(c) birth certificate, tax information, and/or proof of identification
(d) information about previous marriage(s) (divorce decree or death)
(e) blood test

Here are some questions you can ask when you call the clerk's office:
... is a witness required to come with you to the clerk's office when you apply?
... is an appointment required?
... what is the length of time a license is valid? (it may be 30-90 days from the date of application)
... are there any residency requirements?

The marriage license will be mailed back to you and you will need to deliver it to the officiant on your wedding day; the officiant will sign the marriage license and send it to the appropriate agency for
filing after your wedding. Some states offer different types of marriage licenses (example: common law marriages, same sex marriages, proxy marriages, or a confidential marriage).

For online help and other marriage law information visit http://usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/index.shtml