How long do I have to wait after the license is issued and the actual wedding ceremony?
You have to wait a minimum of 72 hours (3 days) between the date and time that the license is issued and when your ceremony can occur. There are exceptions to this: If one applicant is on active duty in the armed forces, or a waiver is granted. Contact your County Clerk for more details. As a marriage license is valid for only 30 days, and with the 72-hour waiting period, there is only a 27-day period in which the marriage ceremony can take place. This 27-day period needs to be considered in your plans.
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