Underage Marriage Amendments

Added a specific list of acceptable documents to verify the legal relationship between a minor and their parent/guardian, such as birth certificates or adoption decrees.

Added a specific list of acceptable documents to verify the minor's legal name and identity, including passports, driver's licenses, and state ID cards.

Set a maximum age difference of four years between the parties in a minor's marriage for court authorization to be granted.

Established a mandatory 72-hour waiting period between filing a petition for court authorization and the issuance of written approval.

Added a requirement that the judge or court commissioner must determine the marriage is in the minor's best interest before issuing authorization.

Clarified that a 'minor' is defined as anyone younger than 18 years old.

Updated the rules for recognizing foreign marriages involving minors, requiring proof of parental consent, voluntary entry, and prior court authorization for the marriage to be valid in this state.