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# Marriage License

### <mark style="color:orange;">Overview</mark>

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.

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### <mark style="color:orange;">Eligibility Requirements</mark>

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).

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### <mark style="color:orange;">Required Information</mark>

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.

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#### 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](/last-mile-rp/doj/become-an-officiant.md))

**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).

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### <mark style="color:orange;">Marriage Ceremony</mark>

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.

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### <mark style="color:orange;">Important Notes</mark>

* 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.

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### <mark style="color:orange;">Contact</mark>

For questions, contact the DOJ Office.

*“Building families, one license at a time.”*


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