Marriage license requirements, by state

Plain notes for officiants: can you officiate, is registration required, and who returns the signed license and by when. Written from official sources and dated.

Informational only. Informational only, not legal advice. Confirm the current rule with the county clerk or issuing office that handles the license.

Texas

Reviewed July 2026

California

Reviewed July 2026

Florida

Reviewed July 2026

New York

Reviewed July 2026

Ohio

Reviewed July 2026

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