Are there any restrictions on who signs the marriage license?
I mean, as long as the person is 18 or older, it's fine, right?
My little sister just turned 18 in August, and I was going to have her sign it, but then I wasn't sure if there's any reason why that wouldn't be legal/ok/whatever.
Thanks!
SusanAdam
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I was told it is anyone who is 18 and up. My sister was sad when I told her this because she is 13 and my MOH. I'm going to have my mom sign instead.
StarryEyedBride
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I think any two people can sign as witnesses as long as they are 18+... that's what we were told. I'm having FSIL and either my dad or FH dad as other signer.
LB and DC
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anyone other than you or FH that is over 18 can sign the license as a witness. in NY you only need one witness but there is a space for two (and i plan on having two people sign). typically it's the best man and maid/matron of honor that does that, but you can have whoever you want.
TnOiOnL
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It can be anyone at the ceremony.. We had our MOH & BM sign ours
rkl1130
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Anyone over 18 other than you or your FH.
neener1211
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My sister was 17 and signed the marriage liscense. There is no regulation on age. They only have to be able to swear in a court that they were present at the marriage.
Dalito322
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Want to hear something funny? I have NO IDEA who signed as a witness on our marriage license! I know I signed it, and I saw DH sign it (was getting bustled at the time), but I didn't see the pastor ask anyone else to, if he did at all.... HHmm...must have been on the sly. could have been the bartender for all I know.
Regardless, we got our marriage certificate and everything's legal........ So don't worry about it, someone will sign it and you'll be fine!
