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What States Allow Instant Marriages? Get Married Today Offers Same-Day Marriage and Apostille Services for International Recognition

Planning a wedding is often thought of as a months-long journey filled with paperwork, appointments, venue tours, and deposits. But what if you need to get married instantly—whether for immigration purposes, military deployment, legal benefits, or international documentation?

The good news? Some states in the U.S. allow same-day or instant marriages, and Get Married Today specializes in helping you get it done fast, legally, and internationally recognized.

We also go one step further by assisting couples with apostille certification, ensuring that your marriage is legally recognized in countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

📞 Call us today or book online at GetMarried.Today to get married instantly with the help of our experienced and professional team.

✅ Quick Answer: Which States Allow Instant Marriages?

If you’re looking to tie the knot quickly, here are states that allow same-day or instant marriages, meaning you can apply for a marriage license and get married on the same day:

States That Allow Instant Marriage (No Waiting Period)

State	Waiting Period	Residency Required	Same-Day Marriage Allowed
California	❌ None	❌ No	✅ Yes
Nevada	❌ None	❌ No	✅ Yes
Colorado	❌ None	❌ No	✅ Yes
Arizona	❌ None	❌ No	✅ Yes
Florida (Non-residents)	❌ None	❌ No	✅ Yes
Idaho	❌ None	❌ No	✅ Yes
Utah	❌ None	❌ No	✅ Yes
Texas (Judicial waiver possible)	✅ 72 hrs (waiver possible)	❌ No	⚠️ Sometimes

📍 Want to get married instantly in California? Book your same-day appointment at GetMarried.Today.

💍 Why Choose Instant Marriage?

People opt for instant marriages for various reasons, including:

Military deployment deadlines
Immigration and visa requirements
Travel constraints
Personal or religious reasons
Avoiding long engagements or expensive weddings

An instant or same-day marriage is 100% legal, provided it’s done in a state that allows it—and we help ensure it’s also recognized internationally.

🌎 International Marriages & Apostille Certification

Getting married in the U.S. is a wonderful option for couples from abroad. But for your marriage to be recognized in your home country, your marriage certificate may need to be apostilled.

What is an Apostille?

An apostille is a certificate issued under the Hague Apostille Convention to authenticate documents for international use. It ensures that your U.S. marriage certificate is legally recognized in your country of residence.

We Work With Experts to Provide Apostille Services

We’ve partnered with Orange County Apostille to provide rapid apostille certification, typically within 24–72 hours depending on the issuing state.

📞 Need apostille help? Call us or get started at GetMarried.Today.

📜 Step-by-Step: How to Get Married Instantly and Have Your Marriage Recognized Internationally

Step 1: Choose a State That Allows Instant Marriage

California is one of the best options due to:

No waiting period
No residency requirement
Legal recognition globally
Confidential marriage license options

📍 Learn more about California marriage laws at California Department of Public Health.

Step 2: Schedule a Same-Day Appointment with Us

You can:

Get your marriage license issued
Have your ceremony performed
Get your marriage certificate processed

📅 Book your appointment at GetMarried.Today.

Step 3: Receive Your Legal Marriage Certificate

We’ll ensure:

It is recorded with the county
You receive certified copies

📑 Order additional copies at VitalChek.

Step 4: Request Apostille (If Needed)

We will:

Work with Orange County Apostille
Submit your documents for international certification

🔎 For a full list of countries that accept apostilles, visit the Hague Apostille Convention Website.

🌐 Countries That Accept Apostille-Married Certificates

If you’re from any of these countries, your marriage certificate must be apostilled to be valid:

🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇩🇪 Germany
🇲🇽 Mexico
🇦🇺 Australia
🇫🇷 France
🇮🇹 Italy
🇯🇵 Japan
🇧🇷 Brazil
🇪🇸 Spain
🇨🇦 Canada (note: Canada is not a Hague country, but often accepts notarized/apostilled docs)

📍 See full list at Hague Conference on Private International Law.

🎯 Why Use Get Married Today for Your Instant Marriage?

✅ We issue your license & officiate your ceremony in one appointment
✅ Legally recognized by U.S. and international governments
✅ No courthouse stress or delays
✅ Mobile officiants available across California
✅ Apostille services for global recognition
✅ Available 24/7—including holidays and weekends

📞 Call now or book online at GetMarried.Today

🔄 Who Benefits from Our Services?

💕 Eloping Couples

Don’t want a big wedding? We offer:

Quick elopements
Private ceremonies
Custom vows (optional)

🎖 Military Couples

We help service members marry before:

Deployment
PCS transfers
Benefit applications

📍 Learn about military marriage benefits at Military.com.

🌍 Immigration & International Couples

We specialize in:

Marriage-based visa filings
Adjustment of status
Green card applications

📍 Learn more at USCIS Marriage Visa Guide.

✍️ What Our Couples Are Saying

🌟 “We were visiting from Germany and got married in California the same day—plus the apostille was handled for us. Super easy!” – Lena & Tobias

🌟 “I’m in the military and needed to marry my fiancée before deployment. Get Married Today made it happen in under 2 hours.” – Mark & Sam

🌟 “We avoided a courthouse, got married privately, and received our apostilled marriage certificate in 3 days.” – Anna & Raul

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🎉 Get Married Today—Fast, Legal, & Internationally Recognized

There’s no reason to wait when you can get married today, with no stress and full legal recognition both in the U.S. and abroad.

📍 Call us or book your instant marriage at GetMarried.Today

💍 We issue your license, marry you, and process your apostille—all in one fast, simple service.

Get Married Today is the #1 choice for same-day marriages in California, serving couples from around the world with urgency, care, and professionalism.
Let us help you start your forever—today.