I got marriage license in June and ceremony performed in July. But the license that was signed by priest and witness was not turned in and it expired in September. Is there anything we can do? Or do we have to go to courthouse and perform ceremony again, this time at courthouse so it can be signed and dated on the same date?
2007-10-24 09:04:37 · 12 answers · asked by royboy 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Wow, that sucks. I would check with the court house. Let them know the situation. Was it your responsibility to send the licenses in or the officiant? If it was your responsibility and you forgot then you gotta pay the price but if it was the officiants fault they need to help pay for the costs if you need to pay the court again.
2007-10-24 09:08:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check with the courthouse in your county. They might still take it since the ceremony was before the expiration date. Explain the situation and ask what can be done. The priest should have it sent in within a week or so and to wait months before sending it in is just wrong on their part.
2007-10-24 16:26:34 · answer #2 · answered by Rockit 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My question is why didn't the clergy that married you turn it in? In most states require that the person who performed the ceremony turn it in, not the couple themselves. I would deffinetely call the county clerks office and ask them what can be done. Then I would contact the priest that married you and ask him to preform a small ceremony with your witnesses again, free of charge, for his error. Make it for sometime during the week when the court house is open and ask him to take it down right away, and go with him. I personaly feel that you should have to pay for another marriage certificate if this was not your fault. However you may end up paying for one anyway. I know this situation must be upsetting to you and your spouse. It would upset me. Good luck.
2007-10-25 13:36:00 · answer #3 · answered by victoria E. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
So you are not legall married. Guess it depends how nice they are down at the courthouse. Go and explain the situation. It might be okay. If not, dont be sad, get it done there and then and use it as an excuse for a weekend getaway. Nobody needs to know and your anniversary will still be the day of the ceremony.
2007-10-24 16:51:04 · answer #4 · answered by bluegirl6 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As long as the ceremony was performed BEFORE the expiration date, I believe you should be ok to just turn it in. Call the courthouse if in doubt and explain the situation.
2007-10-24 16:07:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
This question is NOT for the Yahoo Answers group, this is a legal question. You need to get in your car and drive to the Marriage License Bureau or County Clerk's Office (or where ever you applied for your Marriage License originally) and tell them what happened.
Don't do anything (like apply for another Marriage License) until you have been told "by an official" that your license is valid or not valid.
And shame on the person who did not follow the written instructions and mail it back after your ceremony.
Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant
2007-10-24 16:31:32 · answer #6 · answered by Avis B 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I would have the officiate write a letter on your behalf to the Office of the Clerk where you obtained the license. The officiate should add some weight to your own testimony about what happened.
2007-10-24 16:12:55 · answer #7 · answered by Diane B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Talk to the courthouse and calmly explain the situation.
2007-10-24 17:24:57 · answer #8 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would go to the priest and make sure he turns it in as soon as possible. I would also check with the county clerks office to see what would need to be done other than the priest turning it in. Check there first.
2007-10-24 16:15:45 · answer #9 · answered by Muse 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check with the courthouse
2007-10-25 06:59:52 · answer #10 · answered by Pristina C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋