Can You Get Married Online? Yes — in All 50 States

Yes. You can get married online by joining a video ceremony with a Utah-licensed officiant. Both partners can be anywhere — the same room, different states, or different countries — as long as you can both appear together on a video call. The result is a real, state-issued marriage certificate.

Yes — online marriage is legally binding in all 50 states when the ceremony is performed correctly under a state that authorizes remote marriage, such as Utah. Under the U.S. Constitution's Full Faith and Credit Clause, every state must recognize a marriage validly performed in another state, so your certificate is valid wherever you live.

Yes. The marriage license is applied for online through a Utah county that issues licenses to remote couples, so you do not need to live in or travel to Utah. A valid license is one of the legal requirements for a binding ceremony, along with a licensed officiant, two witnesses, and proper filing with the county.

No. Both partners can be in different states or even different countries during the ceremony. The only requirement is that you can both join the same video call with the officiant so everyone can see and hear each other in real time.

Yes. Because the marriage is legally performed under Utah law, the Full Faith and Credit Clause requires every other state to recognize it. Your certificate is just as valid as a traditional one for Social Security, IRS filings, immigration, DMV and passport name changes, employer benefits, and more.

Yes. Online marriage is available to all couples regardless of gender or orientation, and both U.S. and international partners can take part. For couples hoping their marriage is also recognized abroad, apostille documentation can help with foreign recognition.