A wedding is a ceremony typically held to publicly recognize a marriage. You do not need to have a wedding ceremony to be legally married, and you do not have to be legally married to have a wedding ceremony. If you do not obtain a marriage license, you can still have a ceremony, but it will not have any bearing on your legal status as a couple.
Breadcrumbs. Current: Apply for a Marriage License Apply for a Marriage License To be married in the State of Indiana, a couple must have a marriage license.
To apply for a marriage license in Indiana, both you and your future spouse must appear in person at the Clerk's Office in an Indiana county where one of you resides, or for non-residents in the Indiana county where the marriage will be solemnized. Before you apply for a marriage license, familiarize yourself with the process outlined below. 1: Are you eligible to be married in Indiana? The Clerk can issue a marriage license if:. Both applicants are 18 years of age or older;. One or both applicants are 17 and parents or legal guardians are present to provide consent;.
One or both applicants are younger than 17 and have a court order granting permission to obtain a marriage license; Exclusions. The Clerk cannot issue a marriage license if:. Either applicant is under the influence of drugs or alcohol when applying;. Applicants are more closely related than second cousins (though there is an exception if you are first cousins and both at least sixty-five (65) years of age). Either applicant has been judged to be of unsound mind, unless the adjudication has been removed. For more information about state marriage laws. 2: When to apply A marriage license is valid for 60 days from the date it is issued, and couples may be married as early as the same day.
Couples who do not marry within the 60 days must apply for a new license before marrying. 3: What to take to the Clerk's Office Identification. Be sure to bring one of the following forms of identification to prove your identity and date of birth:.
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Current, valid drivers license or state-issued ID card. Passport. Birth Certificate Indiana state law (IC 31-11-4-6) includes 'any written evidence of the individual's date of birth that is satisfactory to the clerk.' In addition, if this documentation is in any language other than English, it may be necessary to have it translated and notarized before submitting it to the clerk. Because local policies vary by county, please contact the clerk's office in advance to ensure you have all the required documents. You will also be required to provide your Social Security Number, although your Social Security Card may not be required.
If you were previously married, you will need to provide the date your marriage ended. In addition, some counties require a certified copy of the divorce decree. Genealogical Information. The Clerk's Office will collect some family information from you that will be reported to the Indiana State Library (by law) for the purpose of genealogical research. You will need to provide the following for both parents:.
Full Name. Last known address. Birthplace (state or foreign country) 4: How Much It Costs The marriage license fee is $18 if one or both parties are Indiana residents and $60.00 for out-of-state residents. Some offices also charge an additional document fee of $2.00.
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Each copy of the Certified Marriage License (required for name change at BMV, SSN, etc.) is also $2.00. Most counties require these fees to be paid in cash. Ready to Apply? If you are eligible as outlined above, have all the necessary documentation, and you're ready to apply for a marriage license, you can apply at the Clerk's Office in the county where you plan to file. While you will still have to appear at the Clerk's Office to complete the process and receive your license (as required by law), starting your application online will save you time at the Clerk's Office.
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We never married and the license has not expired yet. We will not marry and I want to cancel the license altogether since learning of multiple lies he told. How do I cancel and remove the license from the system? I don't want there to be any record of the license and no way for someone to search for it. I understand that I can let it expire, but that still leaves the record that it was open in the first place. What is the name of your state (only U.S. NY Ex-fiance and I obtained a marriage license.
We never married and the license has not expired yet. We will not marry and I want to cancel the license altogether since learning of multiple lies he told. How do I cancel and remove the license from the system? I don't want there to be any record of the license and no way for someone to search for it. I understand that I can let it expire, but that still leaves the record that it was open in the first place. IMPORTANT NOTICE FreeAdvice.com has been providing millions of consumers with outstanding information and 'advice' free since 1995 with thousands of professionally prepared and reviewed articles, questions and answers in more than 100 categories in the Question and Answer pages at. THE VIEWS EXPRESSED ON THIS AND OTHER FORUM PAGES WERE NOT REVIEWED BY THE EDITORIAL STAFF OR ATTORNEYS AT FREEADVICE.COM and are provided AS IS.
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