Mississippi Marriage License Requirements
To obtain a marriage license in Mississippi, applicants must present government-issued photo identification and proof of age. Individuals aged 21 and older may marry without consent. Those under 21 may marry with parental consent if they meet minimum age thresholds: males aged 17 and older or females aged 15 and older. Applicants younger than these statutory minimums require approval from a judge. Mississippi does not require a blood test or witnesses to obtain a marriage license. Residency within the state is not a prerequisite for licensure.
Marriage-license fees vary by county. Specific minimum-age requirements, documentation standards, and current fees should be confirmed directly with the county clerk's office in the jurisdiction where the license will be issued or through Mississippi's official state government resources. This overview is informational only and does not constitute legal advice.
| Requirement | Mississippi |
|---|---|
| License fee | varies by county (~$21-$31; Circuit Court Clerk) |
| Fee set by | County (varies by county) |
| Waiting period | none |
| License validity | no statutory expiration (use promptly; confirm with county) |
| ID required | government photo ID; proof of age |
| Residency required | no |
| Minimum age | 21 without consent; under 21 (males 17+, females 15+) with parental consent; under those ages requires judge approval |
| Blood test | no |
| Witnesses | no witnesses required |
| Online option | no statewide online option; apply at the Circuit Court Clerk |
| Where to apply | Circuit Court Clerk (county-administered) |
| Governing law | Set by state statute — refer to your state’s official statutes and the issuing County Clerk for the governing rule |
Confirm locally. Requirements come from public-record state law and can change. Verify with the issuing county clerk or state .gov. Informational only — not legal advice.
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