) <--Where do I get my marriage license in Forrest or Lamar County?
| Forrest County Circuit Clerk 630 N Main St Hattiesburg, MS 39401 601-582-3213 |
Lamar County Circuit Clerk 203 Main St Purvis, MS 39475 601-794-8504 |
Cost of License
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is $21.00 dollars. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for Mississippi?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Mississippi to
obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
Waiting Period
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date
the license is issued?
Yes, there is a mandatory 3 day waiting period. In most states, the waiting
period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. In some instances, the
day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period.
Is there a waiting period from the
date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
No, you can marry immediately after receiving your license.
Age Requirement
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 21 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth
certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger
than 21?
If either partner is under 21, parental consent forms must be
signed. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate.
Blood Tests and Physical Exams
Are blood tests or physical exams required?
Yes, the couple is required to take a blood test for syphilis prior to receiving
a license. The blood test must be analyzed by a state certified laboratory and
recorded on a state form. This form can be obtained from the physician, clinic,
or the Office of the Town Clerk. Test results become invalid after 30 days.
How long does a marriage license
remain valid once it's been issued?
Your license will expire 90 days from the date it is issued.
Divorced and Widowed Applicants
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a
spouse die?
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be
provided. If the divorce or spouse's death had taken place within the last 6
months, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. A
copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered
online.
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
What's the process of legally changing my last name after
marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which
is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will
serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process
of notifying several government agencies about your name change, as well as any
non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers,
credit cards, memberships, etc).
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
No, cousin marriages are not allowed.
Are common law marriages legal?
No, common-law marriages are not allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
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