Mississippi - Obtain a Marriage License

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Procedure

1. Go to the Circuit clerk's office.
2. Present and submit documents required.
3. Complete the application form. Marriage License Application
4. Pay the marriage license fee.

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Required Documents

• valid identification document
• certified copy of birth certificate
• certified copy of divorce decree or death certificate of the spouse (if divorced or widowed)

Office Locations & Contacts

Mississippi County Clerk's Office: http://usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/mississippi/index.shtml#counties

Mississippi Vital Records
P.O. Box 1700
Jackson, MS 39215-1700
Phone: (601) 576-7450

Eligibility

• The legal age to marry in Mississippi is 21 years old (without parental consent). For ages below 21, the bride must be at least 15 years old and the groom must be at least 17 years old, and parental consent is required.

Fees

Marriage License Fee: $21

Validity

The marriage license is valid for 3 months. It is only valid in the state of Mississippi.

Documents to Use

Marriage License Application form:

• http://usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/mississippi/marriage_licenses/marriage_license_application.pdf

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Processing Time

There is a 3 day waiting period before the license will be issued. It does not includes weekends and holidays.

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Instructions

• The groom and bride must appear together at the County Circuit Clerks office to file the application for a marriage license.
• Cousin. proxy and same sex marriages are not allowed.

Required Information

• Full names and addresses
• Full names and addresses of parents
• Age
• Date of birth
• Place of birth
• Highest education completed
• Number of previous marriages and how and when they ended You will also need to bring the required documents and identification.

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Following are the procedures on how to obtain a marriage license in Mississippi.

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External Links

Mississippi Marriage License: http://usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/mississippi/index.shtml

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