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Marriage License Requirements by State
Every U.S. state sets its own rules for getting married — waiting periods, how long your license is valid, whether you need witnesses, and who can legally officiate. Pick your state for a clear, step-by-step checklist, then book a verified officiant to perform your ceremony.
Alabamano wait
Alaska3 days
Arizonano wait
Arkansasofficiant reg.
Californiano wait
Coloradono wait
Connecticutno wait
Delawareofficiant reg.
Florida3 days (waivable for residents who complete a course)
Georgiano wait
Hawaiiofficiant reg.
Idahono wait
Illinois1 day
Indianano wait
Iowa3 days (waivable)
Kansas3 days (waivable)
Kentuckyno wait
Louisianaofficiant reg.
Maineofficiant reg.
Maryland2 days
Massachusettsofficiant reg.
Michigan3 days (waivable)
Minnesotaofficiant reg.
Mississippino wait
Missourino wait
Montanano wait
Nebraskano wait
Nevadaofficiant reg.
New Hampshireno wait
New Jerseyofficiant reg.
New Mexicono wait
New Yorkofficiant reg.
North Carolinano wait
North Dakotano wait
Ohioofficiant reg.
Oklahomano wait
Oregon3 days (often waivable)
Pennsylvania3 days
Rhode Islandno wait
South Carolina1 day
South Dakotano wait
Tennesseeno wait
Texas3 days (waivable)
Utahno wait
Vermontno wait
Virginiaofficiant reg.
Washington3 days
Washington, D.C.officiant reg.
West Virginiaofficiant reg.
Wisconsin6 days (waivable)
Wyomingno wait
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