Marriage license: A marriage license is a document typically issued by the country clerk that recognizes a couple’s legal ability to get married in the county and state in which it is filed. Couples need to acquire a marriage license in advance of their marriage ceremony.
Marriage certificate: A marriage certificate is a document that shows you and your partner are legally married. Some states only provide a marriage certificate if you request one.
Psst make sure you sign your prenup before you sign your marriage certificate!
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