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Marriage Laws – North & South Dakota

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We’ve passed the halfway mark on our tour of marriage laws throughout the 50 United States. We have about 15 more states to go, give or take. Today’s installment takes a look at state marriage laws in North and South Dakota. North Dakota North Dakota does not have a residency requirement. Out of state applicants should file for their marriage license in the county where they plan to get married. You’ll need to bring valid photo ID as well as your social security cards. You will also need to bring a copy of the divorce decree or death certificate if … Continue reading →

Marriage Laws – Missouri & Iowa

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Our series on marriage laws continues into the Midwest with stops in Missouri and Iowa. We’ve learned quite a bit during our study of the various marriage laws affecting the 50 states of the United States. So let’s take a look at Missouri and then we’ll pause in Iowa. Missouri There is no residency requirement to apply for a marriage license in the state of Missouri. You will need to apply at the Recorder of Deeds office and provide valid identification and your social security numbers. Applicants under the age of 18 will need to have consent from their custodial … Continue reading →

Marriage Laws: Ohio & Indiana

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As we continue our journey through the United States, we head to Ohio and Indiana. I’ve not spent a lot of time in either state, but let’s take a look at their requirements for a marriage license. Ohio Ohio has no residency requirement. If you are a resident, you must apply in the county where you live. If you are not a resident, you must apply in the county where you want to get married. You need proof of ID and a certified copy of the death certificate or divorce decree if you were married previously. There is no waiting … Continue reading →

Marriage Laws – Georgia & Florida

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Rounding off our journey down the East coast, we come to the states of Georgia and Florida. These are a pair of beautiful states (though I admit a soft spot for Florida because it’s where I was born and where I was married). So let’s take a good look at these beautiful southern states with their rich history and picturesque locations (Disney wedding anyone?)and their marriage laws. Georgia Residents of Georgia need to apply for their marriage license in the county where they reside. You will also need two forms of identification when you apply for your license. In Cobb … Continue reading →

Marriage Laws – North & South Carolina

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As we continue our journey across the United States and reviewing the marriage laws of each individual state, we haven’t quite finished with the Eastern seaboard. We’ll wrap those up today and tomorrow with a look at North Carolina, South Carolina as well as Georgia and Florida. So without further ado, let’s take a break in the Carolinas and look at their marriage laws. North Carolina As with many other states, you do not need to be a resident of North Carolina to get married there. There is also no waiting period associated with applying for and receiving your marriage … Continue reading →

Marriage Laws: Virginia & West Virginia

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Our journey down the Atlantic seaboard continues into Virginia and West Virginia. Once the same state, they divided over issues regarding slavery and secession and more. We lived in Virginia for more than 10 years and my daughter was born there, so I’ll always have a deep fondness for the state. So let’s talk about the marriage laws in Virginia and West Virginia. Virginia You do not need to be a resident of Virginia to apply for a marriage license there. You will need to show proof of ID and in some counties, you will have to prove that your … Continue reading →

Marriage Laws: Maryland & Washington D.C.

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Just over the Pennsylvania border is the state of Maryland and beyond that is Washington D.C. While Washington D.C. is not an official state, it does however have its own marriage laws which we will explore in this installment of our series looking at marriage laws across the United States. A few days into this and we haven’t even left the East Coast, but we’ve reached the Mid-Atlantic, so we should be heading west any day now. Maryland Maryland marriage laws are an interesting mix. As with many states, you do not have to be a resident of the state … Continue reading →

Marriage Laws: New Jersey & Delaware

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We’re continuing our series of looking at the various marriage laws from the 50 different states within the United States. June is a hot month for weddings and thousands of people will be exchanging their vows in wedding ceremonies taking place in backyards, Churches, temples, gardens and more. Not every state has the same laws governing marriage and marriage licenses, as we continue our trek through New England down the Atlantic coastline, we’re taking a look at New Jersey and Delaware. New Jersey New Jersey does not have a residency requirement. However, there are some specific requirements that brides and … Continue reading →

Marriage in the News – Bill Will Require Marriage Classes

In a real bit of news today (No April Fool’s Day joke here), Nebraska lawmakers are considering a bill that if approved will encourage couples to take eight hours of marriage related classes before receiving their marriage license. While the state cannot force a couple to take these types of classes nor can they mandate the exact content of them, they can encourage couples to seek out these types of relationship classes from different sources including their clergy, marriage counselors or other types of officials. How would the bill work? Couples who took at least eight hours of relationship and … Continue reading →

Marriage In the News: April 1, 2007

Bi-Partisan Committee Announces Disallowing Marriage as a Legal Institution In an effort to reach an accord with all disparate views the California legislature announced today that they will be introducing a bill that if passed by the legislature and signed by Governor Schwarzenegger will disallow the use of the word ‘marriage’ in any state documents including licenses and more. All couples, both heterosexual and homosexual will be able to apply for Civil Union licenses. Civil unions will be recognized with all the rights usually attributable to ‘married’ couples. When asked about the recommendation of the committee, one member stated under … Continue reading →