Is Getting Married Online Actually Legal?

It sounds too easy to be true: two people, a video call, and an officiant hundreds of miles away — and yet it's a legally binding marriage. The key is the marriage license, not the officiant's zip code.

A handful of states, including Utah, allow couples to obtain a marriage license and be legally married via live two-way video, with the officiant witnessing and solemnizing the ceremony remotely. The license itself is what's recognized; once it's signed and filed, the marriage is valid the same way an in-person courthouse wedding would be.

This means couples don't need to live in, or even ever visit, the state issuing the license. Many people use this option specifically because it lets them marry from home, skip travel, and still end up with a certified, legally recognized marriage certificate.

[Placeholder] Always confirm the specific requirements of the state issuing your license and the state where you plan to live, since recognition rules can vary. We'll help walk you through this during booking.