Apply For A Gulfport Marriage License
I want to have my wedding in Gulfport, Mississippi. Where will I need to apply for a marriage license?
You will need to visit the Harrison County Circuit Clerk’s office to apply for your marriage license. You can visit the office of the Harrison County Circuit Clerk in Gulfport, located at 1801 23rd Avenue. You will need to visit the office in person together with your future spouse in order to apply. You can learn more about the marriage license application process by visiting the official Harrison County website at Gulfport Marriage License.
How old do I have to be to apply for a marriage license in Gulfport, Mississippi?
You need to apply for your marriage license in the county of residence of the bride if the bride is under 21 years of age. If you and your future spouse are both 21 years of age or older, you can apply for your marriage license in any county in the state. Your marriage license will be valid anywhere in the state of Mississippi. The bride needs to be at least 15 years of age and the groom needs to be at least 17 years of age to apply for a marriage license in Gulfport, Mississippi. If you are under the age of 21 you will need to have parental consent to apply for a marriage license.
Will I need to provide any documentation at the Harrison County Circuit Clerk’s office?
If you have been divorced in the past 6 months you will need to show your divorce papers. All marriage license applicants are required to present valid I.D. as proof of age.
When will my marriage license become valid in Gulfport, Mississippi?
Your marriage license will become valid after the waiting period of 72 hours. Once the waiting period has passed, you can be married anywhere in the state of Mississippi.
Will I need to have a blood test before I can apply for a marriage license in Gulfport, Mississippi?
Yes. According to Mississippi state law, all marriage license applicants must be tested for syphilis. You will need to present a medical certificate of pre-marital syphilis testing when you submit your marriage license application at the Harrison County Circuit Clerk’s office. You can have your blood test at any laboratory that is registered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as an authorized provider of pre-marital syphilis testing.
How much will my marriage license cost in Gulfport, Mississippi?
A marriage license issued by the Harrison County Circuit Clerk’s office will cost you $23.00 in cash.
Who will I be able to invite to perform my wedding in Gulfport, Mississippi?
You will be able to invite any authorized person, such as a judge or an ordained member of religious clergy such as a priest, a minister, or a rabbi, to perform your wedding in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Where will I need to order my marriage certificate in Gulfport, Mississippi?
You can order certified copies of your marriage certificate from the Harrison County Circuit Clerk’s office. There is a fee of $11.00 for the first certified copy of a marriage certificate and $3.00 for each additional copy.
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