How to Get Married in Court
Go to your local courthouse and register for a marriage license., After you have received your marriage license, and have arranged for judge, a time, and a court, you also need to make sure you have two witnesses.,Purchase wedding rings if desired...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Go to your local courthouse and register for a marriage license.
This will require a small fee that varies from state to state (for example Nebraska's is $15).
If you plan to marry at the courthouse you will need to pick a judge and a date, there is also a fee for this (example
- Nebraska's can vary from $50-100).
Obtaining the marriage license can take from 1/2 hour up to two weeks, but this is also dependent upon the state in which you are filing. -
Step 2: After you have received your marriage license
Your witnesses must be legal adults at least 18 years of age. ,, What are you going to wear? Remember this is a day that will last a lifetime so even if it's on a budget wear your nicest outfit or go to the store and find something affordable that will make you feel awesome.
Maybe get your nails and hair done, even if it is by a friend or family member, this is your day and you have the right to feel special. , Flowers will make it feel whole.
From getting a special bouquet, to picking out your favorite rose at the local grocery store, or making a bouquet with a ribbon and flowers from your garden not matter the price it will be nice.
Also, make sure you have at least one person there to get a snapshot(s) of your special day. -
Step 3: and have arranged for judge
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Step 4: a time
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Step 5: and a court
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Step 6: you also need to make sure you have two witnesses.
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Step 7: Purchase wedding rings if desired.
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Step 8: Now that the legalities are in place
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Step 9: time to plan for the fun stuff.
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Step 10: Plan for flowers and pictures.
Detailed Guide
This will require a small fee that varies from state to state (for example Nebraska's is $15).
If you plan to marry at the courthouse you will need to pick a judge and a date, there is also a fee for this (example
- Nebraska's can vary from $50-100).
Obtaining the marriage license can take from 1/2 hour up to two weeks, but this is also dependent upon the state in which you are filing.
Your witnesses must be legal adults at least 18 years of age. ,, What are you going to wear? Remember this is a day that will last a lifetime so even if it's on a budget wear your nicest outfit or go to the store and find something affordable that will make you feel awesome.
Maybe get your nails and hair done, even if it is by a friend or family member, this is your day and you have the right to feel special. , Flowers will make it feel whole.
From getting a special bouquet, to picking out your favorite rose at the local grocery store, or making a bouquet with a ribbon and flowers from your garden not matter the price it will be nice.
Also, make sure you have at least one person there to get a snapshot(s) of your special day.
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