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Four print-ready PDFs covering everything from day-of documents to name change tracking. No signup, no email โ€” just download and use.

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Day-Of Marriage License Checklist

The complete bring-with-you checklist for your county clerk's office visit. Covers required IDs, fees, prior marriage documents, waiting period reference table, and a post-ceremony action list. Fill-in fields for your county, appointment time, and fee amount.

  • Required documents for all situations
  • Waiting period quick reference (all states)
  • License validity fill-in tracker
  • Post-ceremony checklist
PDF ยท 2 pages ยท Print-ready โฌ‡ Download Free
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Reference Sheet

All 50 States Quick Reference

Every state on one page โ€” waiting periods, whether they're waivable, license validity windows, and typical fee ranges. Color-coded so states with waiting periods stand out. Ideal for destination wedding and elopement planning when comparing states.

  • All 50 states in a single table
  • Waiting periods highlighted
  • Validity windows (10 days to 1 year)
  • Fee ranges by state
PDF ยท 1 page ยท Print-ready โฌ‡ Download Free
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After Marriage

Name Change Tracker

The step-by-step name change action tracker. SSA โ†’ DMV โ†’ Passport โ†’ everything else, in the correct order. Each step has the exact form number, what to bring, processing time, and a date-completed field. Covers all agencies from Social Security to voter registration.

  • Correct sequence clearly laid out
  • Exact form numbers (SS-5, DS-5504, etc.)
  • Date-completed tracking fields
  • All agencies through voter registration
PDF ยท 2 pages ยท Print-ready โฌ‡ Download Free
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Elopements

Courthouse Wedding Day Planner

The complete day-of planner for courthouse and civil ceremonies. Includes a fill-in timeline with slots for every step from clerk's office to ceremony, a documents checklist, who-can-officiate reference table, and the full post-ceremony action list.

  • Fill-in timeline for the whole day
  • Documents checklist
  • Who can legally perform ceremonies
  • Post-ceremony action list
PDF ยท 2 pages ยท Print-ready โฌ‡ Download Free
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For Officiants

Officiant & Ceremony Preparation Guide

Everything the person performing the ceremony needs โ€” state-by-state authorization table, a legally valid ceremony script, the complete license-signing checklist, and return deadlines for all major states. Print and bring to every ceremony.

  • Online ordination validity by state
  • Witness requirements table
  • Minimum legal ceremony script
  • Signing checklist + return deadlines
PDF ยท 2 pages ยท Print-ready โฌ‡ Download Free
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Many couples pack a small bridal emergency kit alongside their printed checklist โ€” a 100+ piece kit covering safety pins, stain remover, sewing supplies, and other small fixes for the courthouse visit or ceremony day.

Interactive Tools

Need More Than a PDF?

Our interactive tools go further โ€” build a personalized checklist based on your state and situation, or calculate your exact license expiration date.

๐Ÿ“‹ Interactive Checklist Generator โ†’ ๐Ÿ“… License Expiration Calculator โ†’ ๐Ÿ’ Wedding Date Planner โ†’ ๐Ÿ—บ State Comparison Tool โ†’
About These Downloads: All PDFs are free, require no signup, and are provided for informational purposes only. Requirements, fees, and procedures vary by county and state and can change without notice. Always verify current details directly with your county clerk before your visit. MarriageLicenseLocal is not affiliated with any government agency.