After the marriage ceremony, both spouses and the officiant sign the marriage license (some states require a witness). The officiant or couple then files for a certified copy of the marriage license and a marriage certificate with the government. Please check http://marriage.about.com/od/us/ to learnabout the requirements of marriage license in all of the states.

INFINITY PRODUCT SEARCH

Search for the hot, best selling, unique wedding accessories by putting the keyword of your choice in our customized search box below.

Below are the details required to obtain a marriage license

You will need to get a valid license from the State, sometimes even in the town where you are going to get married. Decide the place of your wedding soon.

1. We strongly advise you to get this legal aspect done at least one month before the wedding date.
2. Requirements of documents to be submitted vary as per the state's laws and the basic documents that apply to most of the states are given here
3. Valid Driver's license or Birth Certificate to verify your date of birth
4. All applicants should provide Social Security Number
5. Most states do not require that the applicants have to reside in the state
6. Some states require waiting period from the date of issue of license
7. Some States require you and your spouse to take blood tests
8. The validity of the license varies between one month and six months
9. Presence of one of the couple is required in most cases
10. If either of the partners is a minor (typically, below 18 years of age), presence of both the parents of bride and bridegroom may be necessary when you apply for the license. This rule also varies in different states.
11. If it is your second marriage, a divorce decree of the first marriage may be required.
12. There will be a license fee.

The things you have to remember:

1. Carry the original and copies of the documents you are going to submit
2. Carry your credit card or check to pay for the license fees
3. Ask about the Officiant's requirement
4. Make sure you know whether the license needs to be picked up in person or it will be mailed to you
5. Give your mobile number so that you can be reached immediately for any clarifications 
6. Clarify about the waiting period, if any
7. Ask how many witnesses you need.
8. Get the phone number of the office where you have applied so that you can follow up if you do not get the license within the specified time.

As soon as you receive the license, inform your betrothed so that you can get click one major work done.