Do marriage certificates have expiration dates?

A marriage certificate, that you receive after you are legally married, never expires.

Does a marriage expire?

The short answer is that a marriage is legally over once a Divorce Order has been obtained, and the time for an appeal of the Divorce Order, being thirty days, has expired without either party appealing the Order. Keep in mind, this also means that until a Divorce Order is issued, neither party may legally re-marry.

What is the validity of marriage license?

When the license is issued, the same shall be valid in any part of the country for a period of one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of issue, and shall be deemed automatically cancelled at the expiration of the same period if the contracting parties have not made use of it.

Can you renew your marriage license?

Typically, your marriage license will expire 30 days after it is issued. If this happens, don’t panic; you can apply for a new one. However, most states imply a waiting period from the date of the issuance of your marriage license until the date of your actual ceremony.

What is the difference between a marriage certificate and marriage license?

A Marriage License is the legal document which one must have to get married. A Marriage Certificate is the legal document that proves that you have been married.

How can I find out if I’m still legally married?

Birth, death, marriage and divorce records are typically managed and made available at the local county clerk’s office where the event took place. States will also often have a department of health that can provide access to older vital records.

Does long separation automatically nullify marriage?

Due to the long process involved in filing for petition of annulment, both parties may assume that long separation is enough to nullify marriage. In fact, there are presumptions that when married parties do not see each other for more than seven years, it will automatically nullify your marriage.

How long does it take to get a marriage license in Mississippi?

Mississippi law previously imposed a three-day waiting period before a marriage license was issued, but Governor Phil Bryant’s April 18, 2012 signing of Senate Bill 2851 eliminated the wait time, effective July 1, 2012. Senate Bill 2851 also eradicated the blood test requirement. Your Mississippi marriage license will never expire.

Can a Mississippi marriage license be used in another state?

Your Mississippi marriage license is valid for use anywhere in the state. Can I use a marriage license from another state? You may only get married in Mississippi with a Mississippi-issued marriage license.

Can you get married by proxy in Mississippi?

No, getting married by proxy is not allowed in Mississippi. There are actually only five states left that do allow marriage by proxy. What is a common law marriage?

Do you need a blood test to get a marriage license in Mississippi?

Mississippi no longer requires you to obtain a blood test for syphilis in order to receive a marriage license. On April 18, 2012, Governor Phil Bryant signed Senate Bill 2851 into law which rescinded the blood test requirement, effective July 1, 2012.