Obtaining a marriage license is an essential part of the pre-wedding process, but it also can feel like one of the most confusing and overwhelming. The good news is that the actual process tends to be fairly simple if you know what you need to do and prepare accordingly. Here are some important things to know and find out before getting your wedding license.
Know the State and Destination Requirements

Different states (or countries if you?re doing a destination wedding) require different things to get your marriage license, and it?s important that you know the laws for the state you?ll be getting married in before you request a license. You can check your state?s government website for more specific information, or you can always call city hall or the town clerk?s office for the location you?re getting married if you?re unsure. That last bit is essential, though: that you get a license specific to the location where you?re getting married, rather than your current city of residence, if they?re not the same place. Some states require that you go to the city or county where the wedding will take place, while others simply require you to be within the state, so make sure you know which is accurate for your location and plan accordingly. Go With Your Future Spouse
Grabbing your wedding license is one task on the to-do list that you?re not allowed to use the ?divide and conquer? method for. You both need to be in attendance and with the required documents (which we?ll talk abo...