Before your marriage ceremony, you and your intended spouse must complete a number of formalities, some with your officiant, such as the court clerk.
These steps are in addition to everything else you have to do, such as sending out invitations, choosing a caterer and reserving and decorating the room.
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Formalities completed with the court clerk
If you and your intended spouse want to be married by a court clerk, you must make an appointment for an interview.
Before the interview, you must organize the documents in your file so that the clerk can: