Marriage license question

LSGilde

Do any of you know - do you get your marriage license from the state you are getting married in or the state of your residency?

-Thanks!

KatyRoseM

To get married you need a license from the state you get married in.  Other states then recognize the marriage (unless it is against the public policy of the state, but this should only be a problem if you are having a same sex marriage). 

laurenclaire1386

Ditto Katy. You need to get it from the state you're actually going to be wed in, then file it in the courthouse for whatever county you live in.

redheadfsu

Get it in the state (specifically the county) you are getting married in. Call the clerk of court in the county you are getting married in and ask what the procedure is. Review the State's statute  to make sure your wedding will be recognized. (like who can be your officiate or waiting period) GL

Why did you do clicky poll? Always call the clerk and review the law to make sure your marriage will be legal. Making sure your marriage is legal is kind of important.

aerinpegadrak

Not just the state you're married in, but the county where the ceremony will be performed.  Marriage regulations can vary widely within a state.

trix1223

A clicky poll for this question is silly, because it's not a choice that people can make.  It's following the laws of your county/state.  And aerin is right~you need to call the county clerk in which you're getting married and find out exactly what you need to be married in that county, not state.

jenn.daniel

In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/wedding-boards_chit-chat_marriage-license-question?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Wedding BoardsForum:14Discussion:68079d87-a039-4cb8-84ab-6761313f1e3fPost:2fbef9be-3c6e-4c4d-a1cb-33af273c9dc6">Re: Marriage license question</a>:
[QUOTE]Not just the state you're married in, but the county where the ceremony will be performed.  Marriage regulations can vary widely within a state.
Posted by aerinpegadrak[/QUOTE]

In VA it doesn't have to be the same county.  Look it up online for your state.

KatyRoseM

There can also be waiting periods, if your getting married in a different state you may need to be there a week or two before.  Check early.

LSGilde

Thanks for your help ladies.
I was thinking the poll would make it easier for people to answer..
Sorry.. guess I'm not completely aware of the etiquette yet..