HOW OLD MUST YOU BE TO GET MARRIED WITHOUT A PARENT’S PERMISSION?
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HOW OLD MUST YOU BE TO GET MARRIED WITHOUT A PARENT’S PERMISSION?
I AM 17; BOYFRIEND IS 18. COULD HE BUY A LICENSE AND HAVE A PASTOR MARRY US? THE THING IS THAT I DON’T KNOW WHO MY FATHER IS AND I HAVE NO CONTACT WITH MY MOTHER. IN CT.
Asked on June 26, 2011 under Family Law, Connecticut
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
No, he can not buy a license alone. You both have to be present. And in Connecticut there are other requirements that you will need to obtain a license. Connecticut law requires that you present photo id such as a driver's license or a passport. You also need to know the following:
- Your social security numbers
- Your mother's maiden name.
- Your parents' birthplaces.
- Date and location of your wedding.
- Name and contact info of your wedding officiant.
And if you are older than 16 but under 18 you need parental consent. I can almost "hear" the pleading in your question and can understand that there is a sense or urgency in your getting married for what ever reason. If there is any way that you can wait until you are 18 I would strongly suggest that you do so or I would consider a plan to emancipate yourself so that you can marry now. Good luck to you.
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