Montana Marriage Laws

Information About Montana Marriage License Law

Here is the information about what to know and which documents required for applying a Montana marriage license. First get the legal aspect of marriage out of the way at least a month prior the planned marriage date. In Montana the marriage license is valid for 180 days.

Identification Requirement: Driver's license or certified copy of birth certificate and a SSN (Social Security number)s are required.

Residency Requirement: Not necessary to be resident of Montana.

If Previously Married: If applicant is already married, then a certified copy of divorce decree is must.

Wait Period: No waiting period unless you are under 18 in Montana.

Any Other Test Required in Montana: Over 50 years bride is required to take a blood test for rubella.

Marriage Fees Required: Approximately $58.

Common Law Marriage Option in Montana: Yes.

Marriage for Same-Sex Option in Montana: No.

Proxy Marriages: Yes.

Cousin Marriage in Montana: No.

Marriage Officiants: In Montana any of the ordained or licensed clergymen, tribal, judge, mayor, city judge and justices of the peace may perform marriage.

Under 18 Marriages: If any of the applicants is under 18 years of age, the consent from a custodial parent or your legal guardian is must and if are under 15 years of age, the approval of a county judge is must. Those who are in 16 or 17 years age, consent of both parents is must. A certified copy of your birth certificate as a proof of age is necessary. Both of a married couple has to attend minimum two counseling sessions that are at least 10 days apart. No one under 15 or younger can marry in Montana.

About Marriage Certificate Copy:

It's better if you confirm the information with the Montana county clerk or the local marriage license office before finalizing the marriage plans.