1. Marriage, so far as its validity in law is concerned, is a civil contract, to which the consent of the parties capable in law of contracting is essential. Consent alone will not constitute marriage; it must be followed by solemnization as authorized and provided by this chapter. 2. The provisions of subsection 1 requiring […]
1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2 and NRS 122.025, two persons, regardless of gender, who are at least 18 years of age, not nearer of kin than second cousins or cousins of the half blood, and not having a spouse living, may be joined in marriage. 2. Two persons, regardless of gender, who […]
1. A minor who is 17 years of age may marry only if the minor has the consent of: (a) Either parent; or (b) The minor’s legal guardian, and the minor also obtains authorization from a district court as provided in this section. 2. In extraordinary circumstances, a district court may authorize the marriage of […]
1. With respect to any marriage solemnized before January 1, 1971, the original certificate and records of marriage made by the judge, justice or minister, as prescribed in this chapter, and the record thereof by the recorder of the county, or a copy or abstract of the record certified by the recorder, must be received […]
