My sister is my Maid of Honor and she is 15 years old.
2007-08-26 12:53:31 · 10 answers · asked by Heart 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
She can sign but she can't count as one of the two legally required witnesses. You need two witnesses the age of 18 or older the reason bieng as far as government is concerned that is when you are old enough to really understand what you are watching and a marriage license is a legally binding document and minors can't enter into any sort of contract without parent's permission and signatures.
When my parents remarried we were all too young to sign the actualy license so they had a "marriage contract" made. It was just a letter of intent about what would take place throughout the marriage and they, the kids, and our grandparents signed as witnesses to help them follow their "decree". It was framed just like the license. Older friends signed that and it was filed away for safe keeping.
2007-08-26 16:42:37 · answer #1 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This depends on where you are, but in many areas a person must be a legal adult to sign as a witness (usually 18). When you get your wedding certificate (probably from your local courthouse) you should ask them. Some areas might have different requirements. I don't think some states even require witnesses anymore. Be sure to check though, and get your certificate far enough in advance.
2007-08-26 13:02:00 · answer #2 · answered by Lauren 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18
2007-08-26 14:16:42 · answer #3 · answered by baebeecakes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. If you live in the U.S., I believe it is 18. Simply call your county clerks office and ask them. If I am right, then have another one of your bridesmaids sign. It doesn't have to be your maid of honor -- it can be ANY witness. Good luck.
2007-08-26 13:16:01 · answer #4 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the legal age in your country. in the U.S. it is 18.
my brother was also 15 and our best man at the time of wedding. he could not sign our marriage certificate. my mother and my maid of honor did (at least i think it was my mother, it might have been another bridesmaid).
2007-08-26 13:03:35 · answer #5 · answered by Christina V 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know, might be a state thing. But I remember years ago signing as a witness when my mom and step dad got married, think I was about 14 at the time.
2007-08-26 13:00:44 · answer #6 · answered by tikitiki 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think she has to be 18 years old to sign. That is the legal age for anybody to be able to sign anything. If she signs it then it won't be valid. It doesn't have to be your maid of honor to sign it. You can have your parents or his parents to sign it.
2007-08-26 13:09:09 · answer #7 · answered by Caitlyn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only an adult can.
Children cannot legally sign any official document such as the marriage certificate unless they were an emancipated minor.
2007-08-27 06:11:13 · answer #8 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whatever the legal age is where you are. Your sister wouldn't be able to.
2007-08-27 03:11:32 · answer #9 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, minors cannot sign a legal document
2016-04-02 00:47:07 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋