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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) A marriage may not be solemnized in this state without a license issued by the county clerk of any county of this state.
(2)(a) A license issued within this state by a county clerk may only be used within this state.
(b) A license is considered used within this state if the officiant is physically present in the state at the time of solemnization of the marriage.
(3) A marriage is considered solemnized if:
(a) the parties to the marriage have a valid marriage license;
(b) each party to the marriage willingly, and without duress, declares their intent to enter into the marriage;
(c) each party to the marriage has filed all required affidavits with the county clerk that issued the marriage license as required under Subsection 81-2-303(4)(a);
(d) an officiant pronounces the parties as married; and
(e) at least two individuals 18 years old or older witness the declarations of intent and the pronouncement.
(4) A license that is not used within 32 days after the day on which the license is issued is invalid.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 81. Utah Domestic Relations Code § 81-2-302. Marriage licenses--Use within state--Expiration - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-81-utah-domestic-relations-code/ut-code-sect-81-2-302/
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