How does a marriage license work?

We're getting married in a little over a month and we were told to get the marriage license now. So, if we get it now, what do we need to have with us when we go to get it at the courthouse, and does it mean we're married after it's filled out? This may be a dumb question, but I really don't know, so any answers will help. Thanks!How does a marriage license work?
Usually a marriage license is good for 30 days Before you get married. You need your drivers license, and birth certificate. Some states want you to have divorce papers too.


You need the license to get married, but you aren't actually married till you say I Do in front of a preacher, judge, or whatever.How does a marriage license work?
It's not a dumb question! I wondered the same things. You'll need forms of ID, like a driver's license and you'll need to fill out your social security numbers, your parents names and place of birth, and it costs around $25.





You are not married until the officiant signs the license and dates it on the day of your wedding, then you mail it into the state.





Each state is probably different, so I would go to the county website of the court where you are going to get your license and there should be all the information you need.





Congrats!!
You are not married just because you get a marriage license. It has to be filled out by the person that performs your marriage ceremony and filed with the courthouse before it is official.





As to what you need to bring with you to get a marriage license, check with the courthouse.
The marriage license is the legal document you need to allow you to get married.





The license is presented to the officiant who will fill in any information required. Then you file the completed license (after the marriage) to register your marriage.
Laws do vary in different municipalities and states.





To read the questions on this post it seems the marriage license is only in effect to the county line.
It just says you are able to get married, it doesn't marry you. You don't have to have anything but identification and it isn't necessary that both of you go to get it. I got ours by myself.
Laws vary in different states. You need to contact the courthouse where you live and get this information from them.
yea, what Gate said....lol he took the words out of my mouth