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West Virginia

CHAPTER 48. DOMESTIC RELATIONS. · ARTICLE 2. MARRIAGES.
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§48-2-101. Necessity of marriage license.
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§48-2-102. Where an application for a marriage license may be made; when an application may be received and a license issued; application by mail.
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§48-2-103. Waiting period before issuance of marriage license; issuance of license in case of emergency or extraordinary circumstances.
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§48-2-104. Contents of the application for a marriage license.
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§48-2-105. Execution of the application for a marriage license.
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§48-2-106. Proof of age.
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§48-2-107. Recording an application for a marriage license.
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§48-2-201. Form of marriage license.
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§48-2-202. Endorsement and return of licenses by persons solemnizing marriage; duties of clerk pertaining thereto.
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§48-2-203. Register of marriages.
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§48-2-204. Record of marriage celebrated outside of state.
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§48-2-301. Age of consent for marriage; exception.
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§48-2-302. Prohibition against marriage of persons related within certain degrees.
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§48-2-303. Prohibition against marriage not to include persons related by adoption.
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§48-2-401. Persons authorized to perform marriages.
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§48-2-402. Qualifications of religious representative for celebrating marriages; registry of persons authorized to perform marriage ceremonies; special revenue fund.
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§48-2-403. Ritual for ceremony of marriage by a religious representative.
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§48-2-404. Ritual for ceremony of marriage by a judge or justice.
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§48-2-405. Record of marriage to be kept by person officiating.
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§48-2-406. Federal judges authorized to perform marriages.
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§48-2-501. Unlawful acts by clerk of the county commission; penalties.
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§48-2-502. Issuing marriage license contrary to law; penalty.
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§48-2-503. Consanguineous marriage; penalty.
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§48-2-504. Failure to endorse and return license; penalties.
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§48-2-505. Unlawful solicitation of a celebration of marriage.
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§48-2-601. Belief of parties in lawful marriage validates certain defects.
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§48-2-602. Marriage out of state to evade law.
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§48-2-603. Certain acts, records, and proceedings not to be given effect in this state.
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Repealed. Acts, 2013 Reg. Sess., Ch. 29.
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§48-2-701. Premarital education encouraged; requirements.
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§48-2-702. Marriage education fund.
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