Full question:
I am 17 years old and live with my mom. My dad passed away in 2012. I do not have a good relationship with my mom. My boyfriend (17years old) and I are planning to get married secretly without telling our parents. Under Idaho law, can a 17-year-old marry without the consent of parents?
- Category: Marriage
- Subcategory: Minor
- Date:
- State: Idaho
Answer:
In Idaho, the legal marriage age is eighteen. However, individuals aged sixteen or seventeen can marry with parental consent. If both parties are under eighteen, they must provide proof of age, such as a birth certificate, to the county recorder.
According to Idaho Code § 32-202, an unmarried male or female must be at least eighteen to marry without consent. If either party is under eighteen but at least sixteen, they need written consent from a parent or guardian. Thus, since you and your boyfriend are both under eighteen, you cannot marry without your mother’s consent.
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