You have always dreamed of getting married in your home state of Mississippi. The question is do you know how to go about applying and obtaining a marriage license? Well below I have outlined the latest laws and regulations for applying and obtaining a marriage license in the state of Mississippi.
You will need to have government issued picture identification. You will need to bring your birth certificate, social security card. Also you need to bring witnesses to sign your application also.
You do not have to reside in the state of Mississippi to apply or obtain a marriage license.
If you are divorced or widowed you will need to know the exact date in which the marriage ended. If the marriage has ended in the last six months you will need to bring a death certificate or divorce decree with you to the clerks office.
The couple must appear together when applying for a marriage license.
There are no waiting periods.
The marriage license fees are $22.00 to be paid by cash only.
Applicants mus take a blood test within 30 days of applying for license showing that both applicants are free from syphilis.
Parental consent is needed if under 21 years of age.
Marriage licenses cannot be issued to males under 17, or females under 15 years of age. You must send the clerk your parents signed authorization and the age restriction can be waived.
Their are no proxy marriages.
Their are no common law marriages.
Their are no cousin marriages.
Any ordained minister of the gospel who is in good standing with his or her church may perform marriages.
The marriage license is valid for 30 days and can only be used in the state of Mississippi.
These are the latest laws and restrictions for applying and obtaining a marriage license in the state of Mississippi. I suggest that you call your local clerk to confirm the information above.
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