Full question:
I live in Kentucky. I am getting married in a couple of months with my boyfriend. I would like to know who shall issue the marriage license?
- Category: Marriage
- Date:
- State: Kentucky
Answer:
In Kentucky, marriage license shall be issued by the clerk of the county in which the female resides, unless the female is eighteen years of age or over or a widow. The license shall be issued on her application in person or by writing signed by her and it shall be issued by any county clerk.This is stated in KRS §402.080. It reads:
“No marriage shall be solemnized without a license therefor. The license shall be issued by the clerk of the county in which the female resides at the time, unless the female is eighteen (18) years of age or over or a widow, and the license is issued on her application in person or by writing signed by her, in which case it may be issued by any county clerk.”
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