Idaho § 32-406 - Solemnization without license - Penalty

Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 32-406 — Solemnization without license - Penalty, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 32-406. Solemnization without license - Penalty

If any such minister or officer shall presume to solemnize any marriage between parties without such a license, or with knowledge that either party is legally incompetent to contract matrimony as is provided for by the laws of this state, he shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than $200.00 before any court having jurisdiction.

Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 32-406

What does Idaho Statutes § 32-406 cover?

Section 32-406 ("Solemnization without license - Penalty") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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