Age of Marriage by State

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: April 2026

Minimum age to marry with parental consent, without consent, and whether court approval is required for minors. Several states have closed the loophole and banned all marriage under 18.

50 States2 data columnsLast updated: January 2025

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Min w/ Consent	Min w/o Consent	Court Approval
16	18	Yes (under 18)
16	18	Yes (14-15)
16	18	Yes (under 18)
17	18	Yes (under 18)
No minimum	18	Yes (under 18)
16	18	Yes (under 18)
18	18	No (banned under 18)
18	18	No (banned under 18)
17	18	No (17 only with adult <2yr older)
17	18	Emancipated only
16	18	Yes (15-17)
16	18	Yes (under 16)
16	18	Yes (16-17)
17	18	Yes (under 18)
16	18	Yes (under 18)
16	18	Yes (under 18)
17	18	Yes (under 18)
16	18	Yes (under 18)
16	18	Yes (under 18)
17	18	Yes (under 18)
18	18	No (banned under 18)
16	18	Yes (under 18)
18	18	No (banned under 18)
17 (M) / 15 (F)	21	Yes (under min)
16	18	Yes (under 18)
16	18	Yes (under 16)
17	19	Yes (17-18)
17	18	Yes (under 17)
18	18	No (banned under 18)
18	18	No (banned under 18)
18	18	No (banned under 18)
18	18	No (banned under 18)
16	18	Yes (14-15 if pregnant)
16	18	Yes (under 18)
17	18	Yes (17)
16	18	Yes (under 16)
17	18	Yes (17)
18	18	No (banned under 18)
16	18	Yes (16-17)
16	18	Yes (under 16)
16	18	Yes (under 18)
17	18	Yes (17 with <4yr age gap)
16	18	Yes (emancipation required)
16	18	Yes (16-17)
18	18	No (banned under 18)
18	18	Emancipated only
18	18	No (banned under 18)
16	18	Yes (under 18)
16	18	Yes (under 16)
16	18	Yes (under 16)
16	18	Yes (16-17)

Marriage age laws change frequently as states close child marriage loopholes. Verify with the state vital records office before applying for a marriage license.

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.