What happens if an officiant does not return the marriage license to the county office?

The officiant is required to return the marriage license to the county Recorder's office that issued the license within 30 days after the marriage takes place. It is a misdemeanor if the officiant does not return the license in the allotted time. (Idaho Code Section 32-402). If the officiant does not return the license, the couple is still legally married, but the county recorder cannot issue a certified copy to the couple because it was never returned.

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1. How do I get a certified copy of a marriage license?
2. Who can officiate a marriage ceremony?
3. Does my officiant need to provide the county with his or her credentials?
4. How do I change my name after I get married?
5. Do I need to change my name within a certain amount of time after getting married?
6. Do I need an appointment to get a marriage license?
7. After visiting the Recorder's Office and receiving our marriage license, are we married?
8. Do I have to get married in Kootenai County if I applied for my marriage license there?
9. Can my officiant return the license to any county after the ceremony?
10. Does my marriage license expire?
11. What are the requirements for a minor to get married in Idaho?
12. What happens if an officiant does not return the marriage license to the county office?
13. What is the process for receiving a marriage license when one applicant is incarcerated?
14. Where do I file for divorces and annulments?