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Most couples start hereThe Wedding Planning Command CenterMarriage licenses, witnesses, officiants, certificates, prenups and the paperwork after the wedding — in the right order.
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Licenses come from the county or state where you marry. Rules on waiting periods, validity and IDs vary, so check the clerk’s website.
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Religious leaders, judges and clerks can officiate; in many places a friend can be ordained online. Check local rules.
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After the ceremony the signed license is filed, and you order certified copies — you will need several.
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Optional — and in order: certificate, Social Security, ID, passport, then everything else.
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Health insurance, tax withholding, beneficiaries and wills are worth updating soon after the wedding.
After the wedding3 min read
The order that works — certified copies, Social Security, ID, passport, then everything else — with official links.
Venues & locations3 min read
Choosing a place, the marriage license and witnesses, permits, a photographer, what to wear, and how to tell your family.
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