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Forever Love Ministries
Reverend Larry H. Steele
419 1/2 Avenue North
Great Falls, MT  59401
Telephone: 406-231-8683
foreverloveministries@yahoo.com
Rev_Larry_H_Steele@yahoo.com

Kentucky Marriage Laws

ID Requirement: Picture id such as Drivers License. Having your Social Security card, Birth Certificate, etc. may be helpful.

Application Requirement: Both the bride and groom must appear in person at the time of applying.

Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Kentucky.

Waiting Period: No waiting period.

Fees: $34.50 - Cash, Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Money Order. Fee is non-refundable.

Other Tests: No tests

Under 18: If you are 16 or 17 years old, you must have the consent of your parents or legal guardian. Custody papers are required if your parents are divorced. The form that you need to have completed is the Consent to Marriage Form (84-FCC-501). It has to be witnessed by two witnesses who are at least 18 years old, signed by your parent or legal guardian, and sworn by the deputy clerk. If you are a pregnant minor you may apply to a district court judge for permission to marry without parental consent. If you are under 16, you must get approval to marry from the District Court. Kentucky does not marry minors whose parents reside outside the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Proxy Marriages: No.

Cousin Marriages: No. Kentucky won't recognize these marriages even if legal in another state.

Common Law Marriages: No. Kentucky does recognize common law marriages legalized by another state.

Same Sex Marriages: No.

Officiants: Marriages may be performed by any minister of the gospel or priests of any denomination with any religious society. Ministers must be licensed before performing marriages. Ministers must return the marriage license and marriage certificate to the county clerk within 3 months after the marriage. It is illegal to solicit marriages.

Valid: License is valid for 30 days. The license can only be used within the State of Kentucky.