While marriage is a happy occasion celebrated by friends and family, there is also an aspect of law involved with marriage too. You can go to a district justice in Bucks County to get married. But, before getting married a couple must obtain a marriage license from the Commonwealth. A license issued under this part shall authorize a marriage ceremony to be performed in any county of this Commonwealth. In order to receive a license, the person issuing the license must be satisfied with the identity of both people receiving the application.
Before a marriage license can be granted, a couple must submit an application for a license. The application must be written and verified by both parties intending to marry. The application includes basic background facts about each partner such as full name, occupation, address, age, birthplace, information about parents and medical history, any other facts necessary to mention, etc.
After applying for a marriage license there is a minimum three-day waiting period. No persons shall receive a license with three days of submitting the application. However some exceptions can be made in the case of emergency or extraordinary circumstances or if the applicant is a member of the National Guard or armed forces and is called into active duty.
For more information about marriage licenses or assistances in getting one feel free to contact the Bucks County family lawyers.