|
Weddings
Baptism Baby Dedication
Christian
Funeral or Memorial Service
Independent Study Program
Reciprocal Links
| |
Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut
and New Mexico
|
Rhode
Island Marriage License Laws
|
 | ID Requirement: You will
just need to show your your birth certificates and provide your Social Security
numbers. |
| Residency Requirement: You
do not have to be a resident of Rhode Island, although residents need to apply
in the towns where the bride resides. |
| Previous Marriages: If
previously married, you will need to show a final divorce decree or a death
certificate for a deceased spouse. |
| Covenant Marriage: No. |
| Waiting Period: None. |
| Fees: $24 - cash only. |
| Other Tests: No other tests. |
| Proxy Marriage: No. |
| Common Law Marriage: Yes. |
| Cousin Marriage: Yes. |
| Same Sex
Marriages: No. |
| Under 18:
If the bride is either
16 or 17 years of age, she will need to have a Minor's Permit to Marry Form (VS
10) signed and notarized by her parent or guardian at the City Clerk's office.
Females under the age of 16, and males under the age of 18 cannot get married
without prior approval from the Family Court. |
| Officiant:
Any ordained or
licensed clergymen who has obtained a license from the city or town clerk to
perform weddings, and justices of the peace. |
| Miscellaneous:
License if valid for 90 days. |
Division of Vital Records
Rhode Island Department of Health
3 Capitol Hill, Room 101
Providence, RI 02908-5097
Phone: (401) 222-2811
|
Massachusetts
Marriage License Laws
|
| ID Requirement: Proper
identification is necessary. You may be required to show a certified birth
certificate. |
| Residency Requirement: You
do not have to be a resident of Massachusetts. License can be used anywhere in
Massachusetts. |
| Previous Marriages: No
special requirements. |
| Covenant Marriage Option: No. |
| Waiting Period: Three-day
(3) waiting period. You may go to court and obtain a court order to waive the
three-day waiting period. If either of you are close to death, or if the bride
is near the end of her pregnancy, a request by your attending physician or
clergyperson would suffice and the clerk can issue the license immediately
without a court order. |
| Fees: Between $4 and $15.
Each community can set their own fees. |
| Other Tests: You will need
to bring the report of your Pre-Marital Blood Test. It has to be done no longer
than 30 days prior to your marriage license application. If either of you are
close to death, or if the bride is near the end of her pregnancy, the blood test
can be waived if a request by your attending physician or clergyperson is given
to the clerk. |
| Proxy Marriages: No.
However, if one of you is in the military, or is incarcerated, the other may
make application for the marriage license for both of you. |
| Cousin Marriages: Yes |
| Common Law Marriages: No |
| Same Sex Marriages:
Yes |
| Under 18:
If you are under 18
years old, you will need a court order from either a probate court or district
court in the locale where you live in order to apply for a marriage license. |
| Officiant:
Any ordained ministers
or clergymen, and justices of the peace may perform weddings. Out-of-state
clergy need to obtain a Certificate of Authorization from the Massachusetts
Secretary of the Commonwealth before the wedding ceremony. A non-minister or
non-justice of the peace (such as a relative of family friend) may receive from
the Governor, for a $25 fee, special one-time permission to perform a marriage. |
| Witnesses:
Witnesses are not
required. |
| Miscellaneous:
License is valid
for sixty (60) days. |
Registry of Vital Records and Statistics
Department of Public Health
150 Mt. Vernon Street
Boston, MA 02125-3105
(617) 740-2600
| Connecticut
Marriage License Laws |
| ID Requirement: You will
need to present photo identification. |
| Residency Requirement: You
do not have to be a resident of Connecticut. |
| Previous Marriages: You will
need to show your divorce decree, or have information regarding date, county and
state of death of previous spouse. If your name has changed, you need to bring a
certified copy of your divorce decree. |
| Covenant Marriage Option: No. |
| Waiting Period: None. Some
towns may require you to pick the license up the next day. |
| Fees: $30-$35 approximately.
Fee may vary from county to county. |
| Common Law Marriages: No. |
| Proxy Marriages: No. |
| Cousin Marriages: Yes. |
| Other Tests: A test for
venereal disease (syphilis) is required. If the bride is under the age of 50 and
capable of getting pregnant, she must have a Rubella (German Measles)
susceptibility test. If a woman can show proof of immunity she is exempt from
the test. You should plan on making a medical appointment for the tests
approximately one month before your wedding. The test is valid for only 35 days.
You will have to return to the doctor for the results and to receive the signed
Premarital Certificate. The certificate has to be signed by a doctor and the
applicants in the presence of the doctor. |
| Same Sex Marriages:
No. |
| Under 18:
If under sixteen years
of age, the written consent of the judge of probate for the district where the
minor resides must be obtained. Written parental consent is needed if under 18
years of age. |
| Officiant:
Any ordained or
licensed clergymen, and justices of the peace. |
| Miscellaneous:
License is valid
for sixty-five (65) days. |
You will need to contact the Town Clerk in the city or town where the marriage
occurred.
|
New
Mexico Marriage License Laws |
Federal District (Mexico City)
| ID Requirement: Here is what you need to
bring with you, and what you need to know about the New Mexico marriage laws
before filling out the New Mexico marriage license form. By law, the County Clerk's Office is the only agency permitted to issue marriage licenses. All
marriage license application are permanently filed, as are marriage
records.
Both applicants need to be present.
Both need current legal pictured ID, or birth certificate.
Both need proof of Social Security number.
Marriage License information line: 505. 768. 4314. Marriage licenses do not expire. License purchased in any New Mexico county, can be used state-wide. Marriage license must be brought to the ceremony to be signed by two
witnesses and the minister.
|
|
Residency
Requirement:
Couples living in foreign countries need a passport.
|
|
Previous Marriages: If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death
must be supplied.
|
| Covenant Marriage Option: No. |
| Waiting Period: Marriage licenses are issued and valid immediately,
no waiting period required.
|
| Fees: The cost of a marriage license is $25 - $40), which must be paid
in cash. |
| Common Law Marriages: No. |
| Proxy Marriages: No. |
|
Cousin Marriage: Yes.
|
|
Medical Exam: No medical exam
.
|
Other Test: No
|
Same Sex Marriages:
No.
|
Under 18:
Both need to be at least 18 years of age. Parental consent if 16 or 17 years of age.
Court order if 15 years of age.
|
Officiant: Justice of the
Peace is normally a Magistrate Judge, Municipal Judge, or Probate Judge
may perform a ceremony. Including, a District Judge upon request. Any
person credentialed by a religious society can perform a marriage in the
State of New Mexico.
| | | | |
| Miscellaneous: License is valid for one year. The
marriage license hotline is 505-768-4314. |
| Please Note: State and county marriage
license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only
and should not be regarded as legal advice.
It is important that you
verify all information with your |
New Mexico County Clerk's Office
-
Bernalillo County
-
Guadalupe County
-
Roosevelt County
|
Worcester,
MA