What is Marriage?
Marriage documents formalize a couple's legal union. They are used to apply for marriage licenses or register a marriage. Explore state-specific templates for your needs.
Marriage documents are essential for legal unions. Our attorney-drafted templates are quick and easy to complete.

Get everything needed for wedding planning in one place with multiple essential forms.
Use this package for a straightforward, uncontested divorce in Wyoming when both parties agree on all terms and have no children.
Establish financial rights and obligations before marriage with mutual disclosure, ensuring clarity in asset ownership and management.
Establish clear property rights between spouses, protecting each person's assets during marriage and in case of separation or divorce.
Access multiple legal forms for effective asset protection before marriage, ensuring peace of mind for your financial future.
Access multiple legal forms to secure asset disposition for couples, ensuring peace of mind in case of separation or death.
Protect your separate assets and clarify financial rights before marriage with this essential agreement.
Simplify your divorce process with this package designed for couples with adult children who agree on all terms.
Notify relevant organizations of your name change after marriage, divorce, or court order with this comprehensive package.
Easily cancel a previous premarital agreement to clear legal obligations and redefine your partnership's terms.
Ensure your wishes for property distribution and caregiving are honored after your death, especially if you have adult children from a previous marriage.
Marriage documents establish legal recognition of a union.
Most states require a marriage license before the ceremony.
A marriage certificate serves as proof of the union.
Marriage applications often require identification and other documentation.
Witnesses may be needed during the marriage ceremony.
Some states recognize common-law marriages under specific conditions.
Marriage documents can affect property and inheritance rights.
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A marriage license allows you to get married, while a marriage certificate is proof that the marriage occurred.
Most states do require a marriage license, but requirements can vary significantly.
No, a marriage certificate is necessary to prove the marriage legally.
Typically, you need identification, proof of residency, and possibly divorce records if applicable.
The validity period varies by state, often ranging from 30 to 90 days.