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Overall questions you want to ask before obtaining a license |
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You must obtain a marriage license in order for your marriage to be legal in the US. The first step in obtaining a marriage license is to contact either the County Courthouse (someone will direct you to the correct office), the County Auditor or the County/Town Clerk's office for licensing information. Call the county in which you and your fiance will have the actual wedding ceremony.
Marriage license requirements can vary greatly depending on the state or county. When speaking with the county office be sure to cover the following questions:
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Do you have to apply for the license in person and together? |
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How long is the marriage license application valid? |
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Who has to sign the license? |
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What is the fee, and what is the accepted method of payment? |
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What sort of identification or proof of age must you provide? |
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Must you provide proof of divorce? |
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Are AIDS or other health tests required? |
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Do restrictions exist on whom may perform the ceremony? |
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For information on how to change the name on your Social Security Card, visit http://www.ssa.gov/replace_sscard.html.