A marriage license is permission from a legal authority for the and representation as husband and wife in jurisdictions permitting common-law marriages).

Every U.S. state in the United States issues marriage licenses. After the wedding, both spouses and the officiant sign the marriage license (some states require a witness). The officiant or couple then files for a certified copy of the marriage license and a marriage certificate with the government.

The requirements for getting a marriage license varies from state to state.

=See also=

*banns of marriage *Birth certificate *Death certificate

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