All states have limitations on how old you must be before you can marry. In most states, both the man and the women must be at least 18 years old to marry without parental consent. The exceptions: in Arkansas, the man must be at least 17, the woman 16; in Georgia, each must be at least 16; in Louisiana the man must be at least 18, the woman at least 16, in Mississippi, the man must be at least 17 and the woman at least 15; and in Nebraska, each must be at least 17. If you are under the prescribed are, you will need the consent of your parents or court approval to get married. Parental consent is not required if you can prove that you are emancipated; that is, that you are living apart from your parents and are self-supporting. You may first have to obtain a court order declaring you emancipated, however.

There is no upper age limitations on marriage. Persons over 90, even 100 years old have entered into legally binding marriages, some to mates their own are, other to mates decades younger. Specific information concerning age and other requirements for a valid marriage usually can be obtained simply by calling your local county clerk’s office.

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