How to Get Married in Mississippi
Would you like to get married in Mississippi? This wonderful state offers you a wide array of wedding locations and honeymoon ideas. These steps will show you how to get married in Mississippi.
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Instructions
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Select a county to get married in. This is important because many counties have different rules for marriage.
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Contact a wedding planner. They will be able to help you in preparation for the wedding itself. The wedding planner may be able to answer any additional questions about non-planning related issues.
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Apply for a marriage license. You will need to present a photo ID, such as a driver's license and your birth certificate to do this. Both parties must also be present to apply for a marriage license.
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Make arrangements for someone to perform the wedding ceremony. There is a 3-day waiting period after applying for a marriage license in Mississippi so there will be plenty of time for any last minute changes or preparations.
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Get married and enjoy your honeymoon. Mississippi has a great many honeymoon ideas that you and your wedding planner can consider.
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Tips & Warnings
Mississippi does require a blood test for syphilis which must be taken within 30 days before applying for the license.
Neither party needs to be a resident of the state to apply for a marriage license.
Persons under the age of 21 must have parental permission to marry in the state of Mississippi.
Don't wait too long to get married after applying for the marriage license. Some counties may require you to apply for a new one if you wait more than thirty days.
