Gay Marriage States: Connecticut is Best, New Hampshire is Worst and New York City is CheapestSame-sex couples who travel to a gay-marriage state should choose Connecticut and avoid New Hampshire. New York City has the lowest cost, Minnesota makes you wait the longest, and only California lets you keep your marriage a secret.
“Each state has different requirements for getting a marriage license,” notes McDonnell. “Overall, Connecticut is our first choice because there’s no waiting period, no witnesses are required, the license is good for 65 days and it only costs about $40 for the license and a certified copy of the marriage certificate,” Other observations about gay marriage states: § Believe it or not, the least expensive place to get a marriage license and certificate is New York City. It costs $35 for a license and certificate, and for another $25 you can have a civil service ceremony. However, since New York has a 24-hour waiting period, a couple might have to pay for a hotel room in the city. Other cities and towns in New York only charge about $5 more for a license and certificate. § Couples who are in a hurry won’t want to choose Washington, DC or Minnesota. Although Washington, DC has a three-day waiting period, the day you apply for your license and the day you pick it up don’t count toward the three days. Minnesota has a five-day waiting period. § If a couple gets cold feet, they might want to plan to be married in Iowa or Washington, DC. A marriage license never expires in either jurisdiction. § Couples who want to keep their marriage a secret will need to travel to California, where they can get a confidential marriage license that requires a court order to get a copy if you’re not one of the spouses. The full text of the author’s article is available on QueerUnion.com. Photo: https://www.prlog.org/ End
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