While your ceremony and reception will certainly be the most memorable parts of your wedding day, if you want your union to be legally recognized, the most important elements are signing your marriage ...

We already know it’s legally binding, and that the couples do actually sign a legal marriage certificate if they follow it through. And it turns out they sign the legal documents as soon as they’ve ...

Partners filing for a marriage certificate in Somerville, Massachusetts are no longer required to share their sex or gender identification. Mayor Katjana Ballantyne and City Clerk Kimberly M. Wells ...

Plus, find out what makes each one different. To make your marriage legal, you’ll need a marriage license before the wedding and a certificate afterward. Plan ahead—some states have waiting periods, ...