Who may marry?
A person age 18 years or older, or one age 16 or 17 years old who has either the consent to the marriage of both parents or his guardian or judicial approval, may marry. In the case of a 16 or 17 year old, if one parent consents and the other cannot be located despite diligent efforts, the consent of one parent plus a signed affidavit naming the absent parent, stating that he or she cannot be located, and describing the diligent efforts at location, has the effect of both parents’ consent. Unless the woman is pregnant at the time of application for a marriage license, or has borne an illegitimate child of the proposed husband, the parties must present proof of laboratory test establishing that they are free of venereal disease.
