What is Marriage?
Marriage documents facilitate the legal recognition of a partnership. They are used when individuals intend to marry. Browse our state-specific templates for your needs.
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Missouri Marriage
Marriage documents are essential for formalizing partnerships in Missouri. Our attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.
Common Missouri Marriage documents
- Marriage License — authorizes a couple to marry.
- Marriage Certificate — official record of the marriage.
- Marriage Application — initiates the process of obtaining a marriage license.
- Marriage Affidavit — sworn statement regarding marriage eligibility.
- Marriage Registration Form — documents the marriage with the state.
- Marriage Contract — outlines the terms between the married couple.
Marriage forms by State
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- West Virginia
- Wyoming
Popular forms
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Missouri Prenuptial Premarital Agreement with Financial StatementsEntering into marriage? Establish clear property rights and financial disclosures with this essential agreement.
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Postnuptial Property AgreementCraft an agreement to manage property rights and assets during marriage, addressing ownership and responsibilities.
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Missouri Premarital Agreements PackageGet everything needed for asset protection before marriage in one convenient package of related legal forms.
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Missouri Postnuptial Agreements PackageGet peace of mind with everything needed for postnuptial agreements in one place, including multiple related legal forms.
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Missouri Prenuptial Premarital Agreement without Financial StatementsEstablish an agreement on property rights before marriage, ensuring clarity on separate assets and responsibilities.
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Name Change Notification Package for Brides, Court Ordered Name Change, Divorced, MarriageNotify important entities of your name change after marriage, divorce, or court order with this comprehensive package.
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Revocation of Premarital or Prenuptial AgreementUse this agreement to formally cancel an existing premarital or prenuptial agreement, ensuring both parties are in agreement on the revocation.
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Last Will and Testament for Married person with Adult Children from Prior MarriagePlan your estate effectively with a document tailored for married individuals with adult children from previous relationships.
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Amendment to Prenuptial or Premarital AgreementModify existing prenuptial agreements to address changes in circumstances or add new provisions as needed.
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Last Will and Testament for Married Person with Adult and Minor Children from Prior MarriageCreate a comprehensive estate plan that ensures your assets are distributed according to your wishes, especially for families with children from previous marriages.
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Similar documents: key differences
- Marriage License vs. Marriage Certificate — a license permits marriage, while a certificate is proof of the marriage.
- Prenuptial Agreement vs. Postnuptial Agreement — prenuptial agreements are made before marriage; postnuptial agreements are made after.
- Civil Marriage vs. Religious Marriage — civil marriage is conducted by a government authority, whereas religious marriage follows spiritual guidelines.
- Marriage Application vs. Marriage License Application — both are related, but the application is the request, while the license is the permission granted.
Key legal points
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Marriage requires mutual consent from both parties.
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Most marriages involve a formal ceremony, but some states recognize informal unions.
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Marriage documents may need notarization or witnesses.
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Legal recognition of marriage can affect tax, inheritance, and insurance matters.
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Couples should consider pre-marital agreements for financial clarity.
How to get started
Begin your marriage documentation process with these simple steps.
- Find a template or package that fits your situation.
- Review the description, preview, and signing requirements.
- Get full access with a subscription.
- Complete it in the online editor.
- Export or send: download, email, USPS mail, notarize online, or send for e-signature (Premium).
FAQs
A marriage license is a legal document that allows a couple to marry.
After the ceremony, the officiant files the marriage license, leading to your marriage certificate.
Yes, a prenuptial agreement is optional and not required to marry.
You can request a duplicate marriage certificate from the appropriate state office.
Glossary
- Marriage License - Document granting permission to marry.
- Marriage Certificate - Official record confirming that a marriage took place.
- Affidavit - Sworn statement made under oath.
- Marriage Contract - Agreement outlining terms of marriage.
- Registration - Formal recording of a marriage with the state.
- Prenuptial Agreement - Contract made before marriage regarding property and finances.
- Postnuptial Agreement - Contract made after marriage regarding property and finances.
- Common-Law Marriage - Marriage recognized without formal ceremony or license.
- Ceremony - Formal event where the marriage is celebrated.
- Notarization - Process of having a document verified by a notary public.