is it possible to be legally married without a wedding, and just with getting a marriage license?
2006-12-14 11:25:32 · 10 answers · asked by Yves D 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
grab the license at the clerks office and then contact ur local court house the judge will do it for u (u need 2 witnesses but if u don't have those ask the judge if 2 of his deputy clerks could witness it for u) and he will give u a time and day to show up and obom u do it courthouses charge like $20 for it and u have to be at least 18 years old
2006-12-14 12:19:49 · answer #1 · answered by ypsilady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-15 23:49:52 · answer #2 · answered by Lori 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may vary by state, but in Illinois, the "officiant" -- the person who conducts the ceremony (minister, priest, judge, whoever) -- has to sign the license and send it back to the County Clerk for the marriage to be legal. So in Illinois, the answer is no.
However, there's also "common law marriage," which doesn't require a marriage license or a ceremony. Some states recognize it, some don't (but if your home state thinks you're married, other states will recognize it too). Usually common law marriage requires that you live together for a certain minimum amount of time and you present yourselves in public as being a married couple. There may be other requirements too.
So if you live in a common law marriage state and meet the requirements for a common law marriage, then you're married whether you have a license or not.
2006-12-14 11:43:51 · answer #3 · answered by pluck_tyson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need someone legal to sign the license; sorry. That is unless you live in PA or Colorado. When you apply for the license you can tell them that you don't want an actual ceremony & they take it from there.
All you have to do is say "I do" to the question of intent. The record for the shortest marriage ceremony is 4 seconds.
2006-12-14 11:41:37 · answer #4 · answered by weddrev 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOPE! The license is just to show the judge or priest or whoever you go to that you have paid your fees. You have to go through the ceremony and get a Marriage Certificate after the wedding.
2006-12-14 11:35:15 · answer #5 · answered by trollwzrd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get married at a courthouse by a judge. Go and apply for your license then go to a preacher and he will marry you. No you do not have to have a wedding but you do need a preacher/judge to marry you
2006-12-14 11:34:34 · answer #6 · answered by ஐ♥Julian'sMommy♥ஐ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no all you have to do is go to the the courthouse and get a marriage certificate and the judge can marry you (a marriage license is something you need to marry other people not to get married).
2006-12-17 14:59:59 · answer #7 · answered by blueprincess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and no. There is one aspect of the ceremony - the part were they ask "Do you take....." and you say "I do" that is legally required to be said infront of 2 witnesses and someone who is legally allowed to preform marriages. This can by done at your local court house without any formal ceremony or other arrangements needed.
2006-12-14 11:47:13 · answer #8 · answered by Chrys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the peace and remembrance of the occasion go to a minister and get married at the church or social hall...Slip him a donation for the service and you can even invite a small crew. Peace
2006-12-14 11:34:27 · answer #9 · answered by Patches6 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whats the need of Wedding or Marriage, if two people like each other and want to stay togather?
2006-12-14 12:01:14 · answer #10 · answered by strange_raga 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋