We are able to get married by a priest but do not want civil recognition for tax, inheritance reasons etc. We would just like a religious ceremony without the government getting involved.
2006-12-28 07:30:48 · 11 answers · asked by geidc 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
You'd have to ask the priest. As far as the Catholic Church is concerned, it does not matter if you have a civil license or not. You're married as long as you've had a church marriage. However, most (if not all) priests in America are notarized to perform marriages. This is so Catholic couples can have their Catholic ceremony "count" as a civil wedding too and don't have to have a seperate civil ceremony (in some countries, church weddings don't count in the eyes of the govt, so you do need 2 ceremonies). Since most priests in America have made an agreement with the government to sign marriage licenses and follow various laws regarding civil marriage, it's not too likely that a priest will ignore this and marry you w/o a civil license. In fact, he may even get in trouble with the govt and lose his ability to perform marriages that the govt will recognize. So check with a priest, but don't get your hopes up.
2006-12-28 09:26:42 · answer #1 · answered by Sass B 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Good luck with that one. I doubt it. Ask your priest. The laws of your state will also matter. I'm not Catholic, so I don't know your denominations rules on that. Keep in mind, you won't be legally married. Also, see if your state recognizes common law marriages (where I live you were once considered legally married if you had lived together for 7 years, but this isn't recognized anymore. see if something similar exists in your state).
2006-12-28 07:39:02 · answer #2 · answered by Lady in Red 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I got married by the catholic church without getting married by court. Yet I know the church is going to ask you for the marriage license in order to marry you.
2006-12-28 07:37:33 · answer #3 · answered by Baby Jessica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't get a marriage license your marriage will not be legal.You need to talk to the priest about your plans. He can explain it all to you.
2006-12-28 09:19:28 · answer #4 · answered by mil414 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unlikely you would find a priest who would allow such a mockery of a sacrament or willing to help you commit fraud...sorry
2006-12-28 09:26:34 · answer #5 · answered by Mari N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THen you cant have a catholic wedding. Sorry!
2006-12-28 09:15:50 · answer #6 · answered by Brown Eyed Girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why? Is this for family or for you? I'm not usually for pre-nups, but this might be a good reason for one.
2006-12-28 08:10:22 · answer #7 · answered by Gabby_Gabby_Purrsalot 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what if one goes to a foreign country, marries under the law of that country, and returns home in the states? Then what becomes of the civil portion????
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2015-02-14 12:05:30 · answer #8 · answered by Rose 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Those things are MORE "important" than your marriage ?? You don't need to be married then.
2006-12-28 08:11:32 · answer #9 · answered by #1 "Abuela" 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nope, catholics and government are to anal to let that slip by.
2006-12-28 07:55:38 · answer #10 · answered by j_goodwin27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋