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StateLowest Possbile Marital AgeParental ApprovalParental DetailsJudicial ApprovalJudicial DetailsPregnancy ExceptionPregnancy AgePregnancy DetailsSpousal Age Difference RequirementCourt Mandated Counseling RequirementResidency Requirement Minors Must Be Empanicapted FirstLink to Statute
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Alabama16Yes
One parents must file an affadvait with the court
NoN/ANoN/AN/ANoneNoneNoneNo
https://codes.findlaw.com/al/title-30-marital-and-domestic-relations/#!tid=NAC697E40BAC511DB8E46AD894CF6FAAB
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Alaska14Yes
Single parent with custody or both parents if joint custody must present an affadavit showing consent
Yes
Both parents and minor must appear and be heard in court, judge must rule that the marriage is in the best interest of the minor and that either the parents approve or are deemed unfit for some reason
NoN/AN/ANoneNoneNoneNo
http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/folioproxy.asp?url=http://wwwjnu01.legis.state.ak.us/cgi-bin/folioisa.dll/stattx06/query=%5bJUMP:%27AS2505171%27%5d/doc/%7b@1%7d?firsthit | http://www.legis.state.ak.us/basis/statutes.asp#25.05
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Arizona16Yes
Parent w/ custody must consent to the marriage and spouse can't be more than 3 years older; in doing so receives an emancipation order
NoN/ANoN/AN/ANoneNoneNoneNo
https://www.azleg.gov/ars/25/00102.htm
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Arkansas16Yes
Single parent with custody or both parents if joint custody must present an affadavit showing consent; NOTE: can be voided by cirucit court bc of clearn and convincing evidence that "parent is not fit to make deicisons concerning child" AND "the marriage is not in the child's best interest
NoN/AYes16
If both or one of the parties (EITHER GENDER) are over 16 and the female is pregnant, parental consent of the minor is required and a judge can issue a marriage license. The same procedure applies if the couple already has a child.
NoneNoneNoneNo
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CaliforniaNoneYes
At least one parent must provide written consent
Yes
Requires the consent of at least one parent and an interview with both parties intending to marry and one or both parents. The court can require premarital counseling and is required to provide the minor certain resources upon issuing the marriage license.
NoN/AN/ANoneNoneNoneNo
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?sectionNum=301.&lawCode=FAM
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Colorado16NoN/AYes
Judges may approve a marriage with a minor under 16 but over 14 if the female spouse is pregnant or the couple has already had a child. Other factors are also considered, including the opinion of the guardian ad litem appointed to the minor, and pregnancy alone does not mean that the marrriage is in the best interests of the minor
NoN/A
Specifically states that pregnancy alone does not imply "best interest" of the minor
NoneNoneNoneNo
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Connecticut16Yes
At least one parent must petition the court to issue the license
Yes
The court of the county in which the minor resides requires the consent of the parent or guardian before issuing a marriage license
NoN/AN/ANoneNoneYesNo
https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_815e.htm#sec_46b-20a
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Deleware18
https://delcode.delaware.gov/title13/c001/sc01/index.shtml
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District of Columbia16Yes
At least one parent must consent either in writing or in person
NoN/ANoN/AN/A
Age difference cannot be more than 2 years
NoneNoneNo
https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/46-411.html
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Florida17Yes
At least one parent must consent in writing
NoN/ANoN/AN/A
Age difference cannot be more than 2 years
NoneNoneNo
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0741/Sections/0741.04.html
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Georgia17NoN/AYes
The court requires that the minor be empaniciapted in the county where the minor resides and that both parties undergo 6 hours of premarital education
NoN/A
Specifically states that pregnancy alone does not imply "best interest" of the minor
Age difference cannot be more than 2 years
YesYes
Yes - the empancipation process cannot be instigated for the purpose of marriage
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Hawaii15Yes
The minor's parent(s) or guardian(s) must provide written consent and the approval of a judge is necesssary for a minor under the jurisdiction of the family court
Yes
A county judge may approve a marriage license issued to a 15 year-old who resides the country where the request is amde
NoN/AN/ANoneNoneYesNo
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol12_Ch0501-0588/HRS0572/HRS_0572-0010.htm | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol12_Ch0501-0588/HRS0572/HRS_0572-0009.htm | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol12_Ch0501-0588/HRS0572/HRS_0572-0002.htm | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol12_Ch0501-0588/HRS0572/HRS_0572-0001.htm
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IdahoNoneYes
The written consent of at least one parent/guardian is required
Yes
If the minor is under the age of 16, parental consent and judicial approval is required, on the approval of a physician that both parties are mentally and physically fit for marital responsabilities
NoN/AN/ANoneNoneNoneNo
https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title32/t32ch3/sect32-302/ | https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title32/t32ch2/sect32-202/
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Illinois16Yes
The approval of both parents (or one parent if the other parent cannot be found) is required to obtain a marriage license
No
If there are not parents able to consent or the parents refuse to consent to the marriage, the approval of a judge is required
NoN/A
Specifically states that pregnancy alone does not imply "best interest" of the minor
NoneNoneNoneNo
https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs4.asp?DocName=075000050HPt%2E+II&ActID=2086&ChapterID=59&SeqStart=900000&SeqEnd=3100000
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Indianna15Yes
The written consent of both parents is required unless one is dead, lost, or doesn't have custody
Yes
The judge is required to hold a hearing which the intended spouses anad parent(s) attend and give evidence, either party must reside in that county
Yes15
A judge may approve the amrraige if the minor is either pregnant or the parent of an illegitimate child
NoneNoneYesYes
http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/031#31-11-1 | http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/031#31-11-1 | http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/031#31-11-1 | http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/031#31-11-1 | http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/031#31-11-1 | http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2017/ic/titles/031#31-11-1
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Iowa16Yes
The written consent of both parents is required unless one is dead, lost, or doesn't have custody
Yes
Judge must approve the parents' written cosnent and establish that marriage is in the best interest of the minor
NoN/A
Specifically states that pregnancy alone does not imply "best interest" of the minor
NoneNoneNoneNo
https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/595.3.pdf | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/595.2.pdf
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Kansas15Yes
The written consent of both parents or guardians is required OR the consent of one parent or guardian and a judge is required
Yes
The court must judge if the marriage is in the best interest of the minor
NoN/AN/ANoneNoneNoneNo
http://www.kslegislature.org/li_2018/b2017_18/statute/023_000_0000_chapter/023_025_0000_article/023_025_0005_section/023_025_0005_k/
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Kentucky17Yes
The written consent of both parents is required unless one is dead, lost, or doesn't have custody
Yes
The court may approve a marriage if it is in the minor's best interest, the intended spouse is no more than four years older than the minor, and the minor is a resident of htat county
NoN/AN/A
Age difference cannot be more than 4 years
NoneYesYes
https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47597 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47594 | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/law/statutes/statute.aspx?id=47591
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Lousianna16Yes
The written consent of at least one parent or guardian is required
Yes
The judge is required to interview both intended spouses and rule in the best interest of the minor, including an investigation of any coersion, human trafficking, domestic violence or sexual asssault, and may require proof of residency
NoN/A
Specifically states that pregnancy alone does not imply "best interest" of the minor
Age difference cannot be more than 3 years
NoneNoneNo
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Maine16Yes
The written consent of both parents is required
Yes
The county clerk requires both parents written permission and the approval of a judge who will consider the best interest of the minor who must reside in that county
NoN/AN/ANoneNoneYesNo
http://www.mainelegislature.org/legis/statutes/19-A/title19-Asec652.html
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Maryland15Yes
The written consent of at least one parent or guardian is required
NoN/AYes15
If 16 or older, the written consent of at least one parent or guardian is required UNLESS the female minor is pregnant. If 15, both the written consent of the parent or guardian and proof of pregnancy is required
NoneNoneNoneNo
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MassachusettsNoneYes
The written consent of at least one parent or guardian is required
Yes
A probate judge in the county where the minor resides can approve the mariage
NoN/AN/ANoneNoneYesNo
https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartII/TitleIII/Chapter207/Section24
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MichiganNoneYes
The written consent of at least one parent or guardian is required
Yes
A probate judge of the county in which the minor resides can marry a couple as long as both parents of the minor provide their written cosnent
NoN/AN/ANoneNoneYesNo
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(dzsa2i5zob5bfbwl5o34tx3l))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-551-201 | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(ud40jbaw130w2ilqbc5jgog5))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-551-103 | http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(nspk5iq1oao3s203wi0sz0qb))/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-551-51
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Minnesota16Yes
The written consent of both parents is required
Yes
A county judge of the county in which the minor resides must approve the marriage
NoN/AN/ANoneNoneYesNo
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/517.08 | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/517.02
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MississipiNoneYes
The written consent of at least one parent or guardian is required
Yes
For a male under 17 or a female under 15, the approval of a county judge where either party resides is required
NoN/AN/ANoneNoneYesNo
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Missouri16Yes
The written consent of at least one parent or guardian is required
NoN/ANoN/AN/A
The intended spouse of a minor cannot be more than 21 years old
NoneNoneNo
http://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=451.090&bid=35828&hl=
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Montana16Yes
The written consent of both parents or the parent with custody is required
Yes
A judge must approve the issuance of the marriage license
NoN/A
Specifically states that pregnancy alone does not imply "best interest" of the minor
None
Yes - two sessions of marriage counseling are required more than 10 days apart
NoneNo
https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0400/chapter_0010/part_0020/section_0130/0400-0010-0020-0130.html | https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0400/chapter_0010/part_0020/section_0030/0400-0010-0020-0030.html | https://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca/title_0400/chapter_0010/part_0020/section_0020/0400-0010-0020-0020.html
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Nebraska17Yes
The written consent of at least one parent or guardian is required
NoN/ANoN/AN/ANoneNoneNoneNo
https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=43-2101 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=42-107 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=42-105 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=42-104 | https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=42-102
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Nevada17Yes
The written consent of at least one parent or guardian is required
Yes
The consent of a judge is required if they deem it is in the best interests of the minor, both parties must be residents of the state of Nevada
NoN/A
Specifically states that pregnancy alone does not imply "best interest" of the minor
NoneNoneYesNo
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New Hampshire16Yes
The written consent of at least one parent or guardian is required
Yes
The consent of a judge in the county where either party resides is required if they deem it is in the best interests of the minor
NoN/AN/A
Specifically states that if sexual contact between the intended spouses would be clasisified as sexual assault, the marriage will not be allowed
NoneYesNo
http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XLIII/457/457-23.htm | http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XLIII/457/457-8.htm | http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XLIII/457/457-7.htm | http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XLIII/457/457-6.htm | http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XLIII/457/457-5.htm | http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/XLIII/457/457-4.htm
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New Jersey18Yes
https://lis.njleg.state.nj.us/nxt/gateway.dll?f=templates&fn=default.htm&vid=Publish:10.1048/Enu
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New MexicoNoneYes
The written consent of both parents is required unless the district court approves the marriage at the request of one of the parent or guardians
Yes
The approval of a judge is required for anyone under 16 years in order to establish parentage or when the female applicant is pregnant
YesAny
A judge may approve a marriage if the female is pregnant or the couple already has a child together
NoneNoneNoneNo
https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/domestic-relations-law/dom-sect-15.html
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New York17Yes
The written consent of both parents
NoN/ANoN/AN/ANoneNoneNoneYes
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North Carolina14Yes
The written consent of one parent or guardian is required
NoN/AYes14
Judges may approve a marriage with a minor under 16 but over 14 if the female spouse is pregnant or the couple has already had a child. Other factors are also considered, including the opinion of the guardian ad litem appointed to the minor, and pregnancy alone does not mean that the marrriage is in the best interests of the minor
NoneNoneNoneYes
https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_51/GS_51-2.1.html | https://www.ncleg.net/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_51/GS_51-2.html
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North Dakota16Yes
The written consent of one parent or guardian is required
NoN/ANoN/AN/ANoneNoneNoneNo
https://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t14c10.pdf | https://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t14c03.pdf | https://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t14c03.pdf
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Ohio17NoN/AYes
The juvenille court will consult with the parent(s) of the minor and the guardian ad litem appointed to the minor to decide if the marriage and empaniciaption are in the minor's best interests
NoN/AN/A
Age difference cannot be more than 4 years
NoneNoneYes
http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/2151.23v1 | http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3109.011v1 | http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3101.05 | http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3101.042 | http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3101.041v1 | http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3101.04 | http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3101.02 | http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/3101.01v1
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OklahomaNoneYes
The consent of one parent or guardian in person before a county judge or clerk is required
NoN/AYesAny
Any minor who is pregnant or the parent of an illegitimate child is permitted to marry at the discretion of a judge when one of their parent/guardian(s) is present
NoneNoneNoneNo
http://www.oklegislature.gov/osStatuesTitle.aspx (43, ยง 3& 5)
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Oregon17Yes
The written consent of one parent or guardian is required
NoN/ANoN/AN/ANoneNoneNoneNo
https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors106.html
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Pennsylvania18No
https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=23&div=0&chpt=13&sctn=4&subsctn=0
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Rhode IslandNoneYes
The written consent of one parent or guardian is required
Yes
If the applicant is under 16, the court can approve the marriage license of a resident of Rhode Island
NoN/AN/ANoneNoneYesNo
http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE15/15-2/15-2-11.HTM
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South Carolina16Yes
The written consent of one parent or guardian is required
NoN/ANoN/AN/ANoneNoneNoneNo
https://law.justia.com/codes/south-carolina/2012/title-20/chapter-1/section-20-1-260/
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South Dakota16Yes
The written consent of one parent or guardian is required
NoN/ANoN/AN/ANoneNoneNoneNo
https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=25-1-13 | https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=25-1-10.1 | https://sdlegislature.gov/Statutes/Codified_Laws/DisplayStatute.aspx?Type=Statute&Statute=25-1-9
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Tennessee17Yes
The written or in-person consent of one parent or guardian is required
NoN/ANoN/AN/ANoneNoneNoneNo
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Texas16NoN/ANoN/ANoN/AN/ANoneNoneNoneYes
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1uYAZVFIHTjKTSBz-ZtD5OjpflSZX_DLV
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Utah16Yes
The written consent of one parent or guardian is required
Yes
The judge of the county where either party resides must ascertain that the marriage is voluntary and in the best interest of the minor and will require premarital counseling
NoN/AN/ANoneYesYesNo
https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title30/Chapter1/30-1-S9.html?v=C30-1-S9_2019051420190514 | https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title30/Chapter1/30-1-S2.html
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Vermont16Yes
The written consent of one parent or guardian is required
NoN/ANoN/AN/ANoneNoneNoneNo
https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/18/105/05142
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Virginia16NoN/AYes
A court must approve the empancipation of a minor, considering the age difference, any criminal records fo the intended spouses, and any history of violence between intended spouses if the empancipation is for the purpose of marriage. The minor must reside in Virginia
NoN/A
Specifically states that previous or current pregnancy alone does not constitute best interests for the minor
Considered by judgeNoneYesYes
https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title16.1/chapter11/section16.1-333.1/ | https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title16.1/chapter11/section16.1-333/ | https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title16.1/chapter11/section16.1-332/ | https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title16.1/chapter11/section16.1-331/ | https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title20/chapter3/section20-48/ | https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title20/chapter3/section20-45.1/
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WashingtonNoneYes
The written consent of one parent or guardian is required
Yes
A county judge can approve a marriage at any age on a showing of necessity if one of the intended spouses resides in that county
NoN/AN/ANoneNoneYesNo
https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=26.04.210 | https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=26.04.010
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West VirginiaNoneYes
The written consent of both parents is required unless one is dead, lost, or doesn't have custody
Yes
A county judge can approve a marriage at any time with the consent of the parents/guardians if the marriage is in the best interests of the minor
NoN/AN/ANoneNoneNoneNo
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Wisconsin16Yes
The written consent of both parents or the parent with custody is required
NoN/ANoN/AN/ANoneNoneNoneNo
https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/765
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WyomingNoneYes
The written consent of the parent with custody is required
Yes
A county judge must approve the issuance of a marriage license
NoN/AN/ANoneNoneNoneNo
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