The license tracker: what it is and isn’t

First, the important part: the license tracker is informational only. It is not legal advice. The authority on any requirement is the issuing office — the county clerk, probate court, or register that issued the license. Always confirm the current rule with them.

What it is: a place to track the marriage license for a wedding — that you have it before the day, and that the signed license is returned to the issuing office by the deadline afterward.

RiteBinder surfaces the editorial note for the ceremony’s state — who can officiate, whether registration is required, who returns the license and by when — with a "Reviewed" date and a link to the issuing office.

Return deadlines are shown as suggestions to help you plan, always labeled "Suggested — confirm with your clerk." A late return can carry consequences, and only the issuing office can tell you the current rule.

What it is not: a filing service or a legal opinion. RiteBinder does not submit anything to a government office and does not certify that a marriage is valid. That determination rests with you and the issuing office.

Still stuck? Email help@ritebinder.com and a real person answers, usually within one business day.