Here are the teen marriage license laws for states P-Z. If you are a teenager under the age of 18 considering marriage, it is important for you to understand the legalities and requirements concerning marriage of minors in the locale where you want to get married.
Pennsylvania:If either of you are under 18 years of age, you must pay an additional $5.00, show your Birth Certificate, and have the written consent of a parent or guardian. Anyone under 16 years of age needs parental consent and the approval of a Judge of the Orphans Court.
Rhode Island: If the bride is either 16 or 17 years of age, she will need to have a Minor's Permit to Marry Form (VS 10) signed and notarized by her parent or guardian at the City Clerk's office. Females under the age of 16, and males under the age of 18 cannot get married without prior approval from the Family Court.
South Carolina: If you are under 18, you will need a certified copy of your birth certificate and a notarized statement of parental consent. The minimum age for a female is 14 and it is 16 for a male.
South Dakota: If you are at least 16 years of age, but not yet 18 years old, you will have to provide written notarized consent from your parents or guardian. You will also have to show proof of age.
Tennessee: If you are under 21 years of age, you will need to show your birth certificate. Applicants between 16 and 18 years of age, along with a 3-day waiting period, will need to have both parents with them at time of application to sign an approval affidavit. If either of you are under 16 years of age, you can't get married without a waiver from the Juvenile Court.
Texas: If you are between 16 and 17 years old, you may apply for a marriage license only if you have written parental consent on an official form in the presence of the county clerk or if you have received an order from the Texas district court authorizing your marriage.
Utah: If you are 16-17 yearsof age, you will need parental consent to apply for a marriage license. If you are 15 years of age, you will need not only parental consent, but also the consent from the Juvenile Court.
Vermont: Applicants under the age of 18, but older than 16, need signed parental or guardian consent.
Virginia: If either of you are under 18 years of age, you must have written, notarized consent from a parent or your legal guardian.
Washington: If under the age of 18, proof of age is required (birth certificate or driver's license). Additionally, the parent or guardian must be present to sign the application form. If under 17, written permission from the family court must be obtained.
West Virginia: If either of you are under 18 years of age, you must have the consent (in person or written) of a parent or guardian. If written, the consent must be notarized. There may be special provisions for an underaged bride who is pregnant.
Wisconsin: If you are under 18 years of age, you will need to have a notarized consent form signed by your parents or guardian at the county clerk's office.
Wyoming: If either of you are between 16-17 years of age, you will need written parental/guardian approval. Under 15 years of age applicants will need permission from a court judge.
The minor marriage laws in other countries are similar.
