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Marriage License
Marriage license guidelines and requirements are determined by each state and change from time to time. It is recommended that you call your local town hall to get the most updated information. • You and your fiancé must go to get your marriage license together. Register prior to 4:00 p.m. since most bureaus are closed after then. • Some states require you to get a blood test or medical exam. • If you are under 18 years of age your parents must accompany you with proper identification. (driver’s license, birth certificate, passport or military ID). • Applicants born outside of the USA may need to bring additional information and identification. • There is a license fee that varies from state to state, and some bureaus require cash only. • For re-marriages bring divorce papers. • The marriage license is issued on the same day you apply and is not valid until 24 hours after it is issued. • The marriage license is only valid for 60 days. NOTE: If your wedding is taking place in a different state than where you reside, you need to check with the local licensing bureau for the correct information for that area. REMEMBER THAT YOUR LICENSE NEEDS TO BE OBTAINED FROM THE STATE WHERE YOU ARE GETTING MARRIED, NOT WHERE YOU RESIDE. CHANGING YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS: If you are planning on changing your name, you may want to take care of some changes before your wedding. Some places may require a copy of your marriage license with notification, so check ahead of time. • Social Security card (Visit your local Social Security Administration Office, or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 for information to change your name by mail; however, you will be required to mail in your original marriage license with the raised seal.) • Driver’s license • Car registration • Voter’s registration • Passport • Employer or school records • Bank accounts —changing or opening joint accounts • Stocks or bonds • Wills—drawing up a will or changing the beneficiary • Insurance policies—automobiles, home, health • Pension plans • Property titles or leases • Charge accounts • Club memberships • Post Office —new name and new address NEWSPAPER ANNOUNCEMENTS: Almost every newspaper allots space for couples to announce their engagement and wedding; however, each follows its own protocol. Smaller papers usually allow photographs and more details about the wedding and reception, while larger papers are more restrictive. Some papers encourage photos while some accept only text. Most newspapers print these announcements free of cost, but some do charge a nominal fee, so make sure you inquire before you send in the information. Contact all of the papers you wish to print your announcement in and inquire as to their guidelines. If your future husband’s family lives in a different state, inquire as to how far in advance those local newspapers will need to receive the information. Most papers including Rochester, New York's local paper, The Democrat and Chronicle will allow you to fill out necessary paperwork on line. |
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