Before deployment
Make a plan for your marriage without having to organize a larger celebration at the same time.
Online marriage for military couples
Different duty stations, one next step together
Get married in a live online ceremony, even when you and your partner are in different places.
Deployment, training or an overseas assignment can make travel difficult. We help you arrange your ceremony and understand the paperwork, so you can plan around real life.
Explore marriage packages ↗Ceremonies from $399 · Government license fee separate
Across time zones
Join the same live ceremony from separate locations, with a date and time you both confirm.
When plans change
Let us know if your schedule changes. Our team is happy to work with you to reschedule.
FREE ON-DEMAND WEBINAR
Military orders changed your wedding timeline?
Approximately 22 minutes · Watch after registration
Start with a clearer plan
Know what to do before you choose a date
Our free webinar helps you sort through the questions that come with getting married in the military.
- What happens during a live online ceremony
- Which military deadlines to confirm
- What needs your attention after the ceremony
Enter your name and email on the next page. The video opens immediately after registration.
How it works
A live ceremony with help along the way
You both take part in real time. Your officiant leads the ceremony, and two adult witnesses attend by video.
Choose your package
Create your account and select the ceremony package, or add apostille authentication if you need it.
Apply for your license
Follow the link in your portal to apply with the issuing authority. Pay the government fee separately, then upload your license.
Arrange your ceremony
Choose your date and time, check the time zone, and select whether to bring your own witnesses or use our witness option.
Join together by video
Use your ceremony link at the confirmed time. Your officiant guides you through the ceremony and completes the required filing.
A little planning helps
What to have ready when you’re apart
Choose a place where each of you can hear, speak and be seen clearly throughout the ceremony.
Working around orders?
Tell us about your availability and any deadline you’re working toward. We can help you understand your ceremony options.
Talk with our team ↗Valid identification
Have the required government-issued photo ID ready for the license application.
A shared window in your schedules
You must both attend live. Check local time zones and any duty or location restrictions before confirming.
A reliable video connection
Use a device with a camera and microphone, and test your internet connection beforehand.
Your witness plan
Two witnesses age 18 or older need to see and hear the ceremony. They can join from different locations too.
After you say “I do”
Your next steps for military records
Your marriage ceremony and your military paperwork are separate steps. You don’t need to figure out every office on your own before asking for help.
Get your marriage certificate
Once your marriage is recorded, your certificate is the document you’ll use to show that you’re married.
Update your records
Contact your personnel office about the updates that apply to you, including marital status, housing information and emergency contacts.
Arrange DEERS and health coverage
Ask your ID card office what documents to bring to add your spouse to DEERS. TRICARE enrollment requires a separate action; it doesn’t happen automatically when you marry.
Legal Online Marriage is an independent marriage service, not a military or government agency.
Free marriage prep for military couples
Prepare for the life you’re building together
There’s more to plan than the ceremony. Mission Ready Marriage Prep gives you a place to talk about communication, money, expectations and staying connected through military life.
Work through 11 interactive modules at your own pace, with reflection exercises, worksheets and questions to discuss together.
Explore free marriage prep ↗Free · Self-paced · Certificate of completion included
Start the conversations that matter
01How will we stay connected while apart?
02How will we manage money together?
03What do we expect from married life?
Topics include communication, money, conflict, stress, shared goals and more.
Choose the support you need
Your ceremony, with an apostille option
Both packages include a live online ceremony. The difference is whether you also need apostille authentication for your marriage certificate.
Online ceremony
$399
For couples who want to complete their marriage ceremony online.
Explore the ceremony package ↗Ceremony + apostille
$899
Includes your ceremony and apostille authentication for your marriage certificate, for use where an apostille is required.
Explore the apostille package ↗Government marriage license fee paid separately. An apostille authenticates the document; it does not guarantee acceptance for every purpose.
Questions from military couples
Get clear on the details
Have a question about your situation? Ask our team ↗
Can we get married if we’re stationed in different places?
Yes. You and your partner can attend the same live ceremony from different locations. Both of you need to meet the marriage requirements and have a reliable video connection.
Can we get married online before deployment?
Online marriage can be an option when travel is difficult. Contact us with your available dates so we can check ceremony availability and help you get started on the license application.
Is online marriage legally valid?
A live online marriage can be legally valid when the required steps are completed. Your ceremony includes a valid license, an authorized officiant, two adult witnesses and the required filing. Read how the legal process works ↗
Will military benefits start automatically?
No. You need to update your records and complete the enrollment steps that apply to you. Your personnel office, DEERS office and TRICARE can explain the documents, deadlines and eligibility requirements for your circumstances.
What if one of us is not a U.S. citizen?
U.S. citizenship is not required to apply for this marriage license. If you plan to use your marriage for immigration, speak with a qualified immigration adviser about your circumstances, especially if you will be apart during the ceremony.
Do we need an apostille for military paperwork?
An apostille is used to authenticate a document for certain international uses. Don’t assume you need one just because you’re stationed overseas. Ask the office receiving your certificate which documents it needs.
Can we reschedule if our orders change?
Yes! If your plans change, let us know. We’re happy to work with you to reschedule your ceremony. If you’d like to change your package, our team can help with that too.
Take the next step together
Make a plan that fits your lives
Compare the packages and choose the support you need.
