What happens if marriage license is not returned within 30 days?

**lacali** · 05-27-2010, 10:43 AM

For some reason, we forgot to get the pastor performing our ceremony the wedding license so he can sign it. Will our marriage be voided?
So even if we never return it, we will still be married?

**fake name** · 05-27-2010, 10:43 AM

Your marriage will be automatically Annulled.

**Sam** · 05-27-2010, 10:43 AM

Depends on the state. If the state law states it has to be returned fully signed within 30 days, you have to purchase a new license, because your marriage isn't legal.

You could have had the ceremony when you had it, and just get married at the courthouse legally. It's only an extra $25, thus it's cheap.

**Mickey Ds** · 05-27-2010, 10:43 AM

No I do not think- did you also go to court house and sign one?( I guess this could vary from place to place) but the court house is where they have the "legal" one.

**fake name** · 05-27-2010, 10:43 AM

Your marriage will be automatically Annulled.

**Jase** · 05-27-2010, 10:43 AM

Until its recorded it isnt legal. phone your local office for time frame

**Mickey Ds** · 05-27-2010, 10:43 AM

No I do not think- did you also go to court house and sign one?( I guess this could vary from place to place) but the court house is where they have the "legal" one.

**Mickey Ds** · 05-27-2010, 10:43 AM

No I do not think- did you also go to court house and sign one?( I guess this could vary from place to place) but the court house is where they have the "legal" one.