Is there a way to get a marriage certificate even though two people can't be in the same place because one is in the military for instance?
2007-10-14 05:59:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
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2007-10-17 23:58:15 · answer #1 · answered by RAMAN IOBIAN 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Although all posters have good intentions, I am afraid you may be getting incorrect advice.
You can almost never not get married in person.
I don't think that the "military" marriages in different states are usually legal. Some states allow "via proxy".
The ONLY thing to do is to check in the jurisdiction you want to get married, otherwise you run the risk of having an invalid marriage.
Edit - Linda S - you're giving notaries way more authority than we have! P.S. it is a a Notary Public. Not public noteries. Plural is Notaries Public, singular is Notary Public. Sorry - I'm really sensitive about that.
2007-10-14 18:53:46 · answer #2 · answered by Asked and Answered 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. You apply for the marriage license in the state you LIVE, not necessarily where you will be married. Call the local county clerk's office and speak with them. Usually, both parties have to sign and sometimes there is a waiting period of 3 days (there is here in Michigan). Other states may not have a waiting period. Explain that your fiance is in the military and ask them how to proceed. I'm sure you won't be the first person to ask this question!!
Good luck to you and God bless your military groom.
2007-10-14 14:33:44 · answer #3 · answered by iloveweddings 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think (I could be wrong) that if he is in the military, he has to ask his commanding officer for the proper ways to get the license and especially if he is not in the country. He will have to have leave time to have the wedding at home, of course. To find out what to do perhaps you could get the information from your local court house That would be the best thing to start with.
2007-10-18 03:50:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know someone who got married over a conference phone. The chaplains married them over the phone to make it legal. She was getting out of the navy, and he wanted her to have his name, and of course benefits. They were going to get married just before he left (small family ceremony), but it had to be canceled because he had to leave about 7 weeks earlier then expected.She was in a pair of jeans and t-shirt, and he was in iraq. He got his orders and was gone 2 days later. They had been dating for all most 3 years. They went through all of the marriage counseling sessions.They had a HUGE wedding celebration (including a formal ceremony) when he got back 10 months later, plus a10 day honeymoon in the bahamas. Good luck.
2007-10-14 19:49:19 · answer #5 · answered by navywife_2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes..its the signature on the marriage license that is legal not the actual vows. It you both fill out the paperwork and file... you are married
2007-10-14 14:40:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check with the chaplains on base, most states require the signature be taken in front of the clerk of court. If the Chaplains are not sure, please check with your local authorities. Chaplain Debby
2007-10-15 19:44:24 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ya one of you go to the court house and fill out the papers and the other fill it out and sign it and send it back and then file it and with in 30-90 days you have to go to a public notery to get it signed
2007-10-14 13:04:17 · answer #8 · answered by rodeogirl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have friends in the military that have married via vidio conferencing, you can send the application to him to have his signature notorized and returned to you to file
2007-10-14 13:03:28 · answer #9 · answered by At peace with myself 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I dont see why not considering the circumstances good luck though
2007-10-14 13:05:16 · answer #10 · answered by Sweet B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋