Delaware Code
Subchapter I. General Provisions
§ 126. Validity of common-law or other lawful marriages.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to render any common-law or other marriage, otherwise lawful, invalid by reason of the failure to take out a license as provided by this chapter.

Structure Delaware Code

Delaware Code

Title 13 - Domestic Relations

Chapter 1. MARRIAGE

Subchapter I. General Provisions

§ 101. Void and voidable marriages.

§ 102. Entering into a prohibited marriage; penalty.

§ 103. Issuing license for or solemnizing prohibited marriage; penalty.

§ 104. Entering into prohibited marriage outside the State; penalty.

§ 105. Status of children of prohibited marriages.

§ 106. Individuals authorized to solemnize marriages; requirements to solemnize marriage; penalty.

§ 107. Marriage licenses; obtaining and delivery.

§ 108. Fee for issuing marriage licenses; prohibition of other charges.

§ 109. Licenses issued by the clerk of the peace.

§ 110. Limitations on issuance of license.

§ 111. Establishing validity of papers submitted by applicants; filing and inspection.

§ 112. Violations by clerk of the peace; penalties.

§ 113. Supplies of marriage licenses, books and other forms; form.

§ 114. Retention of marriage license by celebrant.

§ 115. Forms for marriage license; certificates of marriage.

§ 116. Duties of officer issuing marriage license.

§ 117. Forms to be sent to clerk of the peace; duties of the clerk.

§ 118. Failure to return certificate of marriage to clerk of the peace for recording; penalty.

§ 119. Public records; evidence.

§ 120. Marriage license application; appearance of parties; exception.

§ 121. Identification of applicants not known to issuing officer as residents of State.

§ 122. Marriage license application.

§ 123. Marriage of minors; consent forms.

§ 124. Administration of oaths.

§ 125. Validity of marriages performed prior to March 20, 1913.

§ 126. Validity of common-law or other lawful marriages.

§ 127. False statement; penalty.

§ 128. Performance of marriage ceremony in violation of chapter; false certificate of marriage; penalties.

§ 129. Equal treatment of marital relationships.