Montana § 40-1-202 - License Issuance
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 40-1-202 — License Issuance, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-1-202. License Issuance
License issuance. Except as provided in 40-1-301 , when a marriage application has been completed and signed by both parties to a prospective marriage and at least one party has appeared before the clerk of the district court and paid the marriage license fee of $53, the clerk of the district court shall issue a license to marry and a marriage certificate form upon being furnished: (1) satisfactory proof that each party to the marriage will have attained 18 years of age at the time the marriage license is effective or will have attained 16 years of age and has obtained judicial approval as provided in 40-1-213 ; and (2) satisfactory proof that the marriage is not prohibited.
Source: official Montana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 40-1-202
What does Montana Code Annotated § 40-1-202 cover?
Section 40-1-202 ("License Issuance") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. 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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