Getting a Marriage License in Mississippi
Where to apply for a marriage license in Mississippi, what to bring, the waiting period, how long it's valid, and the minimum marriage age.
Short answer: Apply in writing to the circuit clerk of any Mississippi county. Both applicants swear to the application, which lists their names, ages and addresses, their parents' names and addresses, and witness signatures. Miss. Code Ann. § 93-1-5
| Getting a marriage license | Apply in writing to the circuit clerk of any Mississippi county. Both applicants swear to the application, which lists their names, ages and addresses, their parents' names and addresses, and witness signatures. Proof of age is required, such as a birth certificate, driver's license, school record, military ID or discharge, tribal ID, or other official document, which the clerk examines and keeps a copy of. Applicants under 21 must also provide parental (or guardian) consent and affidavits of age from a parent, guardian or next of kin. The clerk may not issue a license if an applicant appears intoxicated or, because of mental illness or intellectual disability, does not seem to understand the application. Mirror (FindLaw, current as of January 1, 2025). Mississippi's official code is published by LexisNexis and was not directly accessible. Source: Miss. Code Ann. § 93-1-5 |
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FAQ
How do you get a marriage license in Mississippi?
Apply in writing to the circuit clerk of any Mississippi county. Both applicants swear to the application, which lists their names, ages and addresses, their parents' names and addresses, and witness signatures. Proof of age is required, such as a birth certificate, driver's license, school record, military ID or discharge, tribal ID, or other official document, which the clerk examines and keeps a copy of. Applicants under 21 must also provide parental (or guardian) consent and affidavits of age from a parent, guardian or next of kin. The clerk may not issue a license if an applicant appears intoxicated or, because of mental illness or intellectual disability, does not seem to understand the application.
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