American Samoa § 42.0104 - License
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 42.0104 — License, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 42.0104. License
(a) When the Registrar of Vital Statistics receives an application to marry which complies with the provisions of this chapter, both as to substance and form, he shall, if it appears that the parties are legally competent to marry under the provisions of 42.0101, issue to the parties a license to marry which shall be substantially in the following form: MARRIAGE LICENSE I hereby certify that………………………………. of ………………………Village, American Samoa, son of …………….. (father) and………………. (mother), and……………………………of ……………………..Village, daughter of.…………. (father) and…………………(mother), have made application to marry in accordance with the law, and there appearing no impediment to their marriage, a license to marry each other is hereby granted. Dated this day of……………… ,20.……… ………………………… (Deputy) Registrar of Vital Statistics This license expires and is invalid 90 days from the date of issuance. (b) The marriage license shall be in both the English and the Samoan languages.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 42.0104
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 42.0104 cover?
Section 42.0104 ("License") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 42.0104?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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How does American Samoa § 42.0104 apply to my situation?
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