Montana § 40-1-201 - License Application
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 40-1-201 — License Application, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40-1-201. License Application
License application. (1) Parties may not be joined in marriage within this state until a license has been obtained for that purpose from a clerk of the district court. (2) A license authorizes a marriage ceremony to be performed in any county of this state. (3) If an applicant for a marriage license is a nonresident of the county where the license is to issue, the nonresident applicant's part of the application may be completed and sworn to or affirmed before the person authorized to accept license applications in the county and state in which the nonresident applicant resides.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 40-1-201
What does Montana Code Annotated § 40-1-201 cover?
Section 40-1-201 ("License Application") 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.
How do I cite Montana § 40-1-201?
A common citation format is "Montana Code Annotated § 40-1-201" (Montana). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Montana law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Montana official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Montana attorney.
How does Montana § 40-1-201 apply to my situation?
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