As a teenager considering marriage, do you know how old you have to be to legally get married? You need to know the legalities and requirements concerning teen marriage in the locale where you want to get married. Many states’ teen marriage laws are making it harder for teens to marry.
There are recent studies that indicate that teen marriage is simply not a good idea. Marriage license laws in the United States are reflecting that belief. In the United States, all but one state requires that a couple be 18 in order to marry without parental permission. Nebraska sets the age of majority at 19.
Although a few states will waive this requirement if there is a pregnancy, teenage couples may still have to have court approval. A few states allow pregnant teens or teens who have already had a child to get married without parental consent but
these couples must have permission from a court. Even with parental approval, many states require court approval when a person is 16 years old or less. The minor marriage laws in other countries are similar.
