Q&A for How to Get Married in Court

First, figure out what kind of style you want. There are a couple of different styles of wedding photography. There's a more traditional photographer who is going to pose and direct you all day. From getting ready to your first dance, they're going to give you instructions. Those photographers also tend to take more posed photos. A more popular style now is a more candid documentary approach. The photographer follows everybody around for the day and candidly documents real moments that are happening without setting anything up except for a couple of family photos and some portraits. Then look at photographers' portfolios and see what kinds of photos speak to you.

You usually want to address the head of the household. If anyone over the age of 18 is living in the household and is invited to the wedding, then they would get their own invitation.

Five of the things you should think about when you're planning a party or any kind of event is the location, the date, the start time, the end time, and your budget.

If the couple has completed a qualifying premarital education program, the marriage license fee is $27. Without certification of a premarital education program, the marriage license fee is $67.

$20 for residents, $30 for non-residents. In order to get married in Michigan, couples must apply in person, with current valid driver's license or state I.D., to obtain a marriage license from the County Clerk of the county in which either applicant resides.

It usually depends on the state, but usually 16-17 with consent of a parent. At age 18, both parties can usually apply on their own.

The courthouse is only the place that issues a marriage license. You can get married anywhere as long as you have the license and the signature of the legally authorized person who conducts the marriage (minister, priest, justice of peace, etc.).

In my county the cost of a license is $77. $60 will be waived if both applicants have taken a marriage education course.

State of Hawaii Application Process Marriage License Fee: $60.00. Plus $5.00 portal administrative cost.

No. You can choose to exchange nothing, give memorable gifts, or have matching tattoos or simple, inexpensive bands.

Most likely. You may need one or two forms of identification, one of which being a photo ID. Your birth certificate may come in handy as a form of identification. Most courts require one or two forms of identification (among other things) with issuing a marriage certificate.

Of course you can. A wedding is a wedding.

No. If you are married, then you cannot get married until after the divorce. You cannot even get married on the day of the divorce, just to avoid any and all confusion as to which came first. No matter where in the world you get married, it will always be invalid since you are still married.

You are officially married after the marriage license has been signed. This usually happens following the ceremony.

Yes. You sign the official documents to get legally married. You have whatever ceremony you would like, whether in private, public, in a church, etc. to show the world that you are married. In modern times this is less vital, but in medieval times it was of paramount importance. People needed to be shown visually that an eligible woman was no longer available, then she needed to get pregnant ASAP so she would no longer be at risk of being stolen. There are still vestiges of this idea, so if you wait too long in between, people might get confused.

If you're wondering if it's legal, you will have to google that information or call city/town hall in your area. Same-sex marriage is legal everywhere in the United States. If you're asking if you will be "safe" in a more general sense, well, there are bigoted/homophobic people everywhere. If you ever feel like your safety is being threatened for any reason, call the police.

There is a $50 fee. You will also need to make sure you have obtained a marriage license in advance.

In most cases both of you need to be present to obtain a marriage license, but you can always check with your local court to be sure.

You should contact your local court house to find available judge officiants.

Yes, you can exchange rings when you get married at a court. You may want to ask while you are in the planning stages just to be sure.

This will vary between jurisdiction. You should contact your local court and find out when they perform civil ceremonies.

You can call your local court and inquire about the costs associated with obtaining a marriage license and court ceremony in Alberta.

You should arrive at the courthouse with rings and fully dressed and ready for the ceremony.

Anyone legally licensed to perform a marriage - judge, justice of the peace, pastor, etc. - can make you legally married, but you'd still have to register the procedure. Yes, you can choose whoever you like to perform the ceremony.

It depends on your specific jurisdiction. In some regions you may be able to pay a fee to get married that day. In other instances you will need to book an appointment for a later date. You are married once you have signed the marriage certificate in the presence of witnesses and an officiant.

In most jurisdictions you will need a Social Security number, but it is always best to check with your local court to be sure.

You would be having a judge perform the service if you got married at a courthouse, ordinarily.

When you get married in a court you do not need to have any religious affiliation. It should not matter that you belong to separate religions. This only time this would be an issue is if you wanted a religious ceremony.

Not if you're both legal adults (over 18). If you're not, your parents will have to give permission before you can get married.

$93.50. Additional certified copy: $3.00. Performing marriage ceremony: $30.00. There's also a pre-marital course that you can take that costs $24.99 and brings the marriage license cost down to $61.