Which states allow you to get marry at the age of 17?

Answer 1

Depends on the circumstances. See: http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/legal_age_of_consent/index.shtml

Answer 2

The law says you must be 18 in order to get a marriage license and get married BUT, in the majority of the states, as long as you have your parents legal consent (this is done by filling out certain forms and notarizing them) you are allowed to get married while still underage. Check with your county courthouse for the exact details.
If you want my honest opinion...the reason there is an age limit is because too many people make immature and irrational decisions that don't often have the best outcomes. The age law is in effect to try and guide some people from making the wrong choice too soon. I'm not going to tell you what you should or shouldn't do but, true love doesn't need any official forms or certificates to prove that it exists. Marriage isn't always the answer.

Answer 3

Don't do it. You have all the time in the world to get married. You are 17, you shouldn't be settling down with one man, you should be enjoying dating plenty of them.

At 17, you may think you know what you want but I can assure you, at 22 you won't at all think the same way you do at 17.

Answer 4

The state of oklahoma check it out some where. and if he a older man dont let them know you already had sex because if you do he go's to jail

Answer 5

Indiana, with parents signature. also I think Kentucky and Virginia

Answer 6

Arizona: If you are 16 or 17 years old, you must have the notarized consent of your parents or legal guardian. If you are under 16, you must have the notarized consent of your parents or legal guardian as well as a court order.

Arkansas: Under 18 requires consent of both sets of parents.

Bahamas: If you are under 18, you will need parental consent.

California: If either the bride or groom is under 18, at least one of the minor's parents, or legal guardian, must appear with the couple. Certified copies of birth certificates are required. The couple must also schedule an appointment with a counselor and then appear before a superior court judge.

Colorado: If you are 16 or 17, you will need consent of both parents (or parent having legal custody), or guardian, or seek judicial approval. If you are under 16, a Judicial Court Order along with parental consent is necessary.

Connecticut: If under sixteen years of age, the written consent of the judge of probate for the district where the minor resides must be obtained. Written parental consent is needed if under 18 years of age.

Delaware: You will need signed parental consent forms provided by the Clerk of the Peace office if you are under 18 years of age.

District of Columbia: You will need signed parental or guardian consent forms if you are under 18 years of age. If you are under 16 years of age, you cannot marry in the District of Columbia.

Florida: If an individual is under 18 years of age, but older than 16 years of age, a marriage license can be obtained with parental consent. If a minor's parents are both deceased and there is not an appointed guardian, he/she may apply for a marriage license. A minor who has been previously married may also apply for a license. A minor who swears that they have a child or are expecting a baby, can apply for a license if the pregnancy has been verified by a written statement from a licensed physician.

Georgia: If you are 16 or 17 years old, you may apply if accompanied by both parents who have given written consent. If the bride is pregnant, no parental consent is required if you submit a statement from a licensed physician certifying that the bride is pregnant.

Hawaii: If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you must have the written consent of both of your parents, legal guardian, or the family court. If you are 15 years old, you will not only need the written consent of both of your parents or legal guardian, but also the written approval of a judge of the family court. You can obtain the necessary consent forms from a marriage license agent.

Idaho: If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you will need to have a certified copy or your original birth certificate, or a passport, or a driver's license or state ID card. You must be accompanied by one of your parents or your legal guardian and have written parental consent on the Affidavit of Consent to Marriage of Minor. If you are under 16 years of age, you will also need a court order.

Illinois: If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you will have to provide a copy of your birth certificate along with some other sort of identification showing your date of birth. You will also need to have the sworn consent from each parent, each legal guardian or a judge - in person - before the county clerk at the time of application. If your parent is deceased, you will need to show a death certificate or proof of guardianship, or a court order waiving consent. A legal guardian will also need to show a certified copy of the guardianship papers. If you are under 16 years of age, you cannot get married

Indiana: A certified copy of your birth certificate is required. If you are 17 years old you must apply for the license with both parents (or the person with legal custody). They will need to sign the consent portion of the application. If you are 16 or 15 years old, you must petition the Circuit Court via a "Permission to Marry" form.

Iowa: Under 18 applicants (16 or 17 years of age) need to have parental consent.

Kansas: Any applicant who is under age 18 must have either: - Notarized, written consent of all then living parents and legal guardians, or notarized, written consent of one parent or legal guardian and consent of a district court judge.

Kentucky: The age is 18 or above, if you are 16 or 17 years old, you must have the consent of your parents or legal guardian.

Louisiana: If either party to the marriage is between the ages of 16 and 18, the presence and signatures of both parents are required. If a parent has legal custody in a divorce, a certified copy of the judgment must be presented. If either party is under the age of 16, a court order is required in order to obtain a license.

............oooooh thats it.

Answer 7

Many states have lower than 18 marriage laws, some as low as 14(Alabama). All have some regulations, especially the one where even after you are legally married in another state, you can both be arrested and charged with numerous crimes when you return to your home state, from "statutory rape" and "kidnapping" to simple runaway and your marriage can be annulled by your parents (through a judge) because you didn't have their consent.

Marriage Laws of the Fifty States, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico

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This table links to the marriage laws of the states and attempts to summarize some of their salient points. Those interested in the marriage law of a particular jurisdiction should review its law directly rather than rely on this summary which may not be fully accurate or complete.

Related LII materials include:

the LII "Law about ..." marriage page
the LII pages summarizing the divorce laws of the states and the adoption laws of the states
the State Statutes by Topic page
the LII State Law pages
State Common Law Marriage Age of consent to marry Medical exams Marriage license
Age with parental consent Age without parental consent Max. period between exam and license Scope of medical exam Waiting period before license Duration of license validity (expiration)
Alabama- Title 30, Chapter 1 Yes 14 a, b 18 - - - 30 days
Alaska- Title 25, Chapter 5 No 16 c 18 - - 3 days, d 3 months
Arizona- Chapter 1, Article 1 No 16 c (2) 18 - - - 1 year
Arkansas- Title 9, Subtitle 2, § 11 No Male-17 c, e Female- 16 c, e
18 - - f -
California- Family Code, §§ 300-500 No b, g 18 30 days, d, h - - 90 days
Colorado- §§ 14-2-105 thru 14-2-110 Yes 16 c 18 - - - 30 days
Connecticut- Title 46b, § 815e No 16 c (2) 18 - i 4 days, d 65 days
Delaware- Title 13, Chapter 1 No Male-18 e Female-16 e
18 - - 24 hours, j 30 days
Florida- Title 43, Chapter 741 No 16 a, e 18 - - - 60 days
Georgia- §§ 19-3-1 thru 19-3-68 No gg 16 e, k 18 - i 3 days, l 30 days
Hawaii- § 572 No 15 k 18 - - ---- 30 days
Idaho- § 32-301 thru 32-501 No gg 16 c 18 - m, n - -
Illinois- Chapter 750, CS 5, Part II No 16 o 18 - p 1 day 60 days
Indiana- Title 31, Article 11 No gg 17 e 18 - q - 60 days
Iowa- Chapter 595 Yes 16 k 18 - - 3 days -
Kansas- Chapter 23, Article 1 Yes Male-14 k Female-12 k 18 - - 3 days, d 6 months
Kentucky- Chapter 402 No 18 k 18 - - - 30 days
Louisiana- Title IV, Chapter 1 (Civil Code 86) No 18 c 18 10 days - - -
Maine- Title 19, Chapter 23 No 16 c 18 - - 3 days, d, f 90 days
Maryland- §§ 2-201 thru 2-503 No 16 e, r 18 - - 48 hours, d 6 months
Massachusetts- Title III, Chapter 207 No Male-14 k Female-12 k 18 3-60 days, s - 3 days, f 60 days
Michigan- Chapter 551 No 16 18 - - 3 days, d 33 days after application
Minnesota- Chapter 517 No 16 k 18 - - 5 days, d 6 months
Mississippi- Title 93, Chapter 1 No g, k Male-17 Female-15
30 days t 3 days, d -
Missouri- Chapter 451 No 15 u 18 - - - 30 days
Montana- Title 40, Chapter 1 Yes 16 k 18 - t - 180 days
Nebraska- Chapter 42 No 17 19 - i - 1 year
Nevada- Title 11, Chapter 122 No 16 c 18 - - - 1 year
New Hampshire- Title 43, Chapter 457 No Male- 14 v Female- 13 v 18 - - 3 days, d, f 90 days
New Jersey- Title 37 No 16 c, e 18 - - 72 hours, d 30 days
New Mexico- Chapter 40, Article 1 No 16 e, u 18 30 days t - -
New York- Chapter 14, Articles 1 and 2 No 16 v 18 - w 24 hours 60 days
North Carolina- Chapter 51 No 16 e 18 - - - -
North Dakota- Chapter 14-03 No 16 18 - - - 60 days
Ohio- Title 31, Chapter 3101 No gg Male-18 k Female-16 c, e 18 - - 5 days, d, x 60 days
Oklahoma- 43-3 No gg 16 c, e 18 30 days, d t y 30 days
Oregon- Title 11-106 No 17 z 18 - - 3 days, d 60 days
Pennsylvania- Title 23, Part 1 No gg 16 u 18 30 days t 3 days, d 60 days
Rhode Island- Title 15, Chapters 15-1 thru 15-3 Yes Ma1e-18 u Female-16 u
18 - aa - 3 months
South Carolina- Title 20, Chapter 1 Yes Male- 16 e Female-14 e 18 - - 1 day -
South Dakota- Title 25, Chapters 1 and 2 No 16 e 18 - - - 20 days
Tennessee- Title 36, Chapter 3 No 16 u 18 - - 3 days, d, bb 30 days
Texas- Title 1, Subtitles A and B Yes 14 k, v 18 - - cc 30 days
Utah- Title 30, Chapter 1 Yes 14 a 18 dd - - - 30 days
Vermont- Title 15, Chapter 1 No 16 k 18 30 days, d t 1 day, d -
Virginia- Title 20, Chapter 2 No 16 a, e 18 - ee - 60 days
Washington- Title 26, Chapter 4 No 17 u 18 - ff 3 days 60 days
West Virginia- Chapter 48, Article 1 No 18 e 18 - t 3 days, d -
Wisconsin- Chapter 765 thru 767 No 16 18 - n 5 days, d 30 days
Wyoming- Title 20, Chapter 1 No 16 u 18 - i - -
District of Columbia- Division VIII, Title 46, Subtitle 1, Chapter 4 Yes 16 a 18 30 days t 3 days, d -
Puerto Rico No Male-18 c, e, u Female-16 c, e, u Male- 21 Female- 21 e - t - -

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(a) Parental consent not required if minor was previously married.
(b) Other statutory requirements apply.
(c) Younger parties may marry with parental consent.
(c) (2) Younger parties may marry with parental and judicial consent.
(d) Waiting period may be avoided
(e) Younger parties may obtain license in case of pregnancy or birth of child.
(f) Parties must file notice of intention to marry with local clerk.
(g) No age limits
(h) When unmarried man and unmarried woman, not minors, have been living together as man and wife, they may, without health certificate, be married upon issuance of appropriate authorization.
(i) Veneral disease and rubella (for female)
(j) Residents, before expiration of 24 hour waiting period; non-residents, before expiration of 96 hour waiting period.
(k) Parental consent and/or permission of judge required.
(l) Unless parties are 18 years of age or more, or female is pregnant, or applicants are the parents of a living child born out of wedlock.
(m) Rubella for female; there are certain exceptions, and district judge may waive medical examination on proof that emergency exists.
(n) Applicants must recieve information on AIDS and certify having read it.
(o) Judicial consent may be given when parents refuse to consent.
(p) Venereal diseases; test for sickle cell anemia given at request of examining physician.
(q) Any unsterilized female under 50 must submit with application for license a medical report stating whether she had immunological response to rubella, or a written record that the rubella vaccine was administered on or after her first birthday. Judge may by order dispense with these requirements.
(r) If parties are at least 16 years of age, proof of age and consent of parties in person are required. If a parent is ill an affadavit by the incapacitated parent and a pysician's affadavit required.
(s) Doctor's certificate must be filed 30 days prior to notice of intention.
(t) Veneral diseases. In WV and OK, Circuit court judge may waive requirement
(u) Younger parties may obtain license in special circumstances.
(v) Below age of consent parties need parental consent and permission of judge, no younger than 14 for males and 13 for females.
(w) Tests for sickle cell may be required.
(x) Applicants under age 18 must state that they have had marriage counseling.
(y) If one or both parties are below the age for marriage wihout parental consent, three day waiting period.
(z) If a party has no parent residing within state, and one party has residence in state for six months, no permission required.
(aa) Physical examination and blood test required; offer of HIV counseling required.
(bb) Unless parties are over 18 years of age.
(cc) 72 hour waiting period following issuance of license.
(dd) Authorizes counties to provide for premarital counseling as a requisite to issuance of license to persons under 18 and persons previously divorced.
(ee) Required offer of HIV test, and/or must be provided with information on AIDS and tests available.
(ff) No exam required, but parties must file affadavit of non-affiliction with contagious venereal disease.
(gg) No common-law marriage can be entered into, but these states recgonize common law marriages that were entered into before these dates:
Georgia- entered into prior to January 1, 1997 are recognized,
Idaho- entered into prior to January 1, 1997 are recognized,
Indiana- entered into prior to January 1, 1958 are recognized,
Ohio- entered into prior to October 10, 1991 are recognized,
Oklahoma - entered into prior to November 1, 1998 are recognized, current situation unclear,
Pennsylvania- entered into prior to September 17, 2003 (see PNC Bank Corp. v. W.C.A. B., 831 A.2d 1269 (Pa. Cmwlth. 2003) or possibly January 1, 2005 (see 2004 House Bill No. 2719) are recognized.

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Source: Based in part on a chart in the World Almanac and Book of Facts, World Almanac Books, 1999. Entries have been updated through a review of the statutes and links added to permit direct consultation of the state statutes.