Your husband has just proposed to you and you could not be happier. This is how it all begins usually. Now the planning has come so do not forget the most important document of the wedding, the marriage license. So if you live in the state of Missouri below I have listed the laws and restrictions for applying and obtaining a marriage license.
You will need government issued picture identification and social security card.
You do not have to be a reside in the state of Missouri to apply and obtain a marriage license.
If you have been married before you must provide the date in which the marriage ended. If you have recently divorced you must wait 30 days before applying for a marriage license.
The couple must apply together.
The waiting period is three days but can be waived by a judge.
You must pay $50.00 cash only and if you are under 18 then you will pay $1.00 for each parental consent form.
Their are no blood tests required.
If you are the age of 16-17 you must have parental consent.
If you are 15 and younger you must have parental consent and the approval of a judge.
The following people have Solemnization Authority. A clergyman or clergywoman, A Circuit Court or Associate Circuit Court judge and a religious society, institution or organization in Missouri of which either marriage party is a member, in accordance with the organization's regulations and customs.
Their are no common law marriages. Although Missouri recognized common law marriages before 1921 and common law marriages recognized in other states.
Their are no cousin marriages.
Their are proxy marriages.
The marriage license is valid for 30 days and can only be used in the state of Missouri.
These are the latest laws and regulations for applying and obtaining a marriage license in the state of Missouri. I suggest that you call your local clerk to confirm the information above.
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