US States Online Marriage Guide
Find specific requirements and information for getting married online in your state
All 50 State Guides
Alabama
Alabama requires a 30-day waiting period after license issuance before the ceremony.
Alaska
Alaska allows self-solemnization, letting couples marry without an officiant.
Arizona
Arizona marriage licenses are valid for only 12 days, one of the shortest in the US.
Arkansas
Arkansas requires a 3-day waiting period after license issuance before marriage.
California
California has no waiting period and a 90-day license validity, making it flexible for couples.
Colorado
Colorado allows self-solemnization and does not require witnesses for marriage ceremonies.
Connecticut
Connecticut requires a 3-day waiting period and a 65-day license validity period.
Delaware
Delaware requires a 3-day waiting period and a 30-day license validity.
Florida
Florida has no waiting period and a 60-day license validity, popular for destination weddings.
Georgia
Georgia marriage licenses are valid for 30 days with no waiting period required.
Hawaii
Hawaii requires no waiting period and has a 30-day license validity, ideal for destination weddings.
Idaho
Idaho requires a 3-day waiting period but offers a long 90-day license validity.
Illinois
Illinois requires a 24-hour waiting period after license issuance before marriage.
Indiana
Indiana has no waiting period and a 60-day license validity period.
Iowa
Iowa requires a 3-day waiting period and a 60-day license validity.
Kansas
Kansas requires a 3-day waiting period and a 30-day license validity period.
Kentucky
Kentucky has no waiting period and a 30-day license validity period.
Louisiana
Louisiana requires a 72-hour waiting period before the marriage ceremony.
Maine
Maine has no waiting period and a 90-day license validity period.
Maryland
Maryland marriage licenses expire 6 days after issuance, requiring quick ceremonies.
Massachusetts
Massachusetts requires a 3-day waiting period and a 60-day license validity.
Michigan
Michigan requires a 3-day waiting period and a 33-day license validity.
Minnesota
Minnesota requires a 5-day waiting period and licenses expire after 6 days.
Mississippi
Mississippi has no waiting period and a 30-day license validity period.
Missouri
Missouri requires a 3-day waiting period and a 30-day license validity.
Montana
Montana marriage licenses expire 6 days after issuance, requiring prompt ceremonies.
Nebraska
Nebraska requires a 3-day waiting period and licenses expire after 6 days.
Nevada
Nevada has no waiting period but licenses expire after 24 hours, ideal for quick weddings.
New Hampshire
New Hampshire requires a 3-day waiting period and has a 90-day license validity.
New Jersey
New Jersey requires a 72-hour waiting period before the marriage ceremony.
New Mexico
New Mexico allows self-solemnization and does not require witnesses for marriage.
New York
New York requires a 24-hour waiting period and two witnesses for the ceremony.
North Carolina
North Carolina has no waiting period and a 60-day license validity period.
North Dakota
North Dakota has no waiting period and a 60-day license validity period.
Ohio
Ohio requires a 24-hour waiting period and a 60-day license validity.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma marriage licenses are valid for only 10 days, requiring quick ceremonies.
Oregon
Oregon allows self-solemnization and does not require witnesses for marriage ceremonies.
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania requires a 3-day waiting period and a 60-day license validity.
Rhode Island
Rhode Island requires a 3-day waiting period and a 90-day license validity.
South Carolina
South Carolina has no waiting period and a 90-day license validity period.
South Dakota
South Dakota marriage licenses expire 6 days after issuance, requiring prompt ceremonies.
Tennessee
Tennessee has no waiting period and a 30-day license validity period.
Texas
Texas requires two witnesses and has no waiting period with a 90-day license validity.
Utah
Utah allows fully remote marriage ceremonies, making it unique for online weddings.
Vermont
Vermont has no waiting period and a 60-day license validity period.
Virginia
Virginia has no waiting period and a 60-day license validity period.
Washington
Washington requires a 3-day waiting period and a 60-day license validity.
West Virginia
West Virginia has no waiting period and a 60-day license validity period.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin has no waiting period and a 30-day license validity period.
Wyoming
Wyoming has no waiting period and a 30-day license validity period.
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