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General Provisions

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Void and voidable marriages.

Entering into a prohibited marriage; penalty.

Issuing license for or solemnizing prohibited marriage; penalty.

Entering into prohibited marriage outside the State; penalty.

Status of children of prohibited marriages.

Individuals authorized to solemnize marriages; requirements to solemnize marriage; penalty [Effective until May 1, 2022].

Individuals authorized to solemnize marriages; requirements to solemnize marriage; penalty [Effective May 1, 2022].

Marriage licenses; obtaining and delivery.

Fee for issuing marriage licenses; prohibition of other charges.

Licenses issued by the clerk of the peace.

Limitations on issuance of license.

Establishing validity of papers submitted by applicants; filing and inspection.

Violations by clerk of the peace; penalties.

Supplies of marriage licenses, books and other forms; form.

Retention of marriage license by celebrant.

Forms for marriage license; certificates of marriage.

Duties of officer issuing marriage license.

Forms to be sent to clerk of the peace; duties of the clerk.

Failure to return certificate of marriage to clerk of the peace for recording; penalty.

Public records; evidence.

Marriage license application; appearance of parties; exception.

Identification of applicants not known to issuing officer as residents of State.

Marriage license application.

Marriage of minors; consent forms.

Administration of oaths.

Validity of marriages performed prior to March 20, 1913.

Validity of common-law or other lawful marriages.

False statement; penalty.

Performance of marriage ceremony in violation of chapter; false certificate of marriage; penalties.

Equal treatment of marital relationships.