Rules by country
MarriageLicense.fyi has 5 guides on marriage licence and marriage notice offices, grouped by country.
Australia
- Marriage licence rules in Australia
To marry in Australia, you lodge a Notice of Intended Marriage with your celebrant at least 1 month before the wedding. This guide uses NSW and Queensland government pages.
Ireland
- Marriage licence rules in Ireland
In Ireland you give 3 months' notice at an HSE civil registration office. The fee is €200 and you need 2 witnesses aged 18 or older.
New Zealand
- Marriage licence rules in New Zealand
A New Zealand marriage licence costs NZ$158, must be arranged at least 3 working days before the wedding and expires after 3 months.
United Kingdom
- Marriage licence rules in the United Kingdom
In the UK you give notice of marriage at a register office before the wedding. England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each have their own rules.
United States
- Marriage license rules in the United States
In the US, a local clerk issues the marriage license. New York, California and Texas set different waiting periods, fees and validity, so check the state where you marry.