๐Ÿ’Marriage License

Overview

In the state of San Andreas, all individuals who wish to enter into a legally recognized marriage must first apply for a Marriage License. This document outlines the process and requirements for submitting a marriage license request through the San Andreas Department of Vital Records.


Eligibility Requirements

To apply for a marriage license, both individuals must meet the following criteria:

  • Be at least 18 years of age.

  • Not currently married to another individual.

  • Be mentally competent to consent to marriage.

  • Provide valid identification (government-issued ID, driver's license, or passport).


Required Information

When applying, both parties must provide:

  • Full legal names and in-game IDs.

  • Date of birth.

  • Current address or residence (in-game property, if applicable).

  • Occupation or employment role (optional).

  • Witness names (if any) who will be present at the ceremony.


How to Submit a Request

Step 1: Complete the Marriage License Request Form This can be obtained via:

  • Through the government Discord channel or website.

    • [DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE] > [PUBLIC-APPLICATIONS] > MARRIAGE LICENSE REQUEST

      • Fill out the following:

        • Your name

        • Spouses Name

        • Officiant Information (Has to be an officiant registered with the DOJ, see Become an Officiant)

Step 3: Wait for confirmation. A government official (Judge, Clerk, or Admin) will review the request. Once approved, the license will be issued IC and logged OOC (if needed).


Marriage Ceremony

Once the license is granted:

  • The couple must schedule a ceremony officiated by a Judge, Priest, or other authorized officiant

  • At least one witness is required

  • The marriage will be recognized in the server records upon completion of the ceremony.


Important Notes

  • Marriages are legally binding in RP and may impact property, inheritance, and custody (if children or shared assets exist).

  • Divorce requires a separate legal process.

  • Abuse of the marriage system for scamming, trolling, or exploiting will result in disciplinary action.


Contact

For questions, contact the DOJ Office.

โ€œBuilding families, one license at a time.โ€

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