Marriage License

Generally you get the license in advance, your officiant fills out any necessary information and signs it on the day (usually just after the ceremony, along with any required witnesses), and then you file it with the county clerk’s office sometime in the next few weeks. You’ll want to ask the exact timing. I think we had a month.

This is not only state-specific, but county-specific so make sure you double check. If your license is valid for 60 days you get it less than 60 days before your ceremony. Depending where you live also affects whether you or your officiant send it in (mine did). Following that, you will receive a copy of your marriage certificate from the county (mine never came, I called to request a copy after a couple months).

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Perfect! Thank you this helps a lot

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Ohh thank you! I will definitely double check things, but good information to know!