595.11 Nonstatutory solemnization — forfeiture.
Marriages solemnized, with the consent of parties, in any manner other than that prescribed in this chapter, are valid; but the parties, and all persons aiding or abetting them, shall pay to the treasurer of state for deposit in the general fund of the state the sum of fifty dollars each; but this shall not apply to the person conducting the marriage ceremony, if within fifteen days after the ceremony is conducted, the person makes the required return to the county registrar.
[C51, §1474, 1475; R60, §2526, 2527; C73, §2195, 2196; C97, §3147; S13, §3147; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10437; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §595.11]
83 Acts, ch 185, §54, 62; 95 Acts, ch 124, §18, 26
Structure Iowa Code
Title XV - JUDICIAL BRANCH AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURES
Section 595.3A - Application form and license — abuse prevention language.
Section 595.4 - Age and qualification — verified application — waiting period — exception.
Section 595.5 - Name change adopted.
Section 595.6 - Filing and record required.
Section 595.7 - Delivery of blank with license.
Section 595.10 - Who may solemnize.
Section 595.11 - Nonstatutory solemnization — forfeiture.
Section 595.12 - Fee and expenses.
Section 595.13 - Certificate — return.
Section 595.15 - Inadequate return.
Section 595.16 - Spouse responsible for return.
Section 595.16A - Issuance of certified copy of certificate of marriage.
Section 595.18 - Issue legitimatized.