Rick B. asked

⚖️  Law

We want to have a religious ceremony to be right in the eyes of God but do not want the marriage to be recognized by the state of Utah. If the pastor marks 'religious ceremony' on the marriage certificate but does not file the marriage license, will the state of Utah recognize the marriage? We are concerned about losing government benefits if the marriage is recognized.

August 8th, 2023

Christopher M. answered

In Utah, a formal marriage requires obtaining a marriage license from a county level and returning i...

August 8th, 2023

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