Can minors be witnesses?

State marriage license statutes require that at least two witnesses, in addition to the minister or magistrate, be present at the ceremony. ’42-108 and 42-109. The names and residences of these witnesses must be provided on the certificate ’42-110. While these sections do not specify a minimum age for witnesses, the age of majority for other legal purposes is 19, ’42-2101. However, the minority of the witnesses is not specifically included as a statutory reason for a marriage to be void or voidable.

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1. Is there a waiting period before remarriage after a divorce?
2. Are there age requirements for marriage?
3. Must Social Security Numbers be included on the Application?
4. Do we need a license to renew our vows?
5. Are rubella tests for female applicants required?
6. If a foreign birth certificate is presented as proof of age and the parties claim to be of age, must that document be accepted?
7. Can minors be witnesses?
8. Must a minister be a resident of or certified in Nebraska?
9. What elements are required in the marriage ceremony?
10. Are same-sex marriages allowed?
11. Are common law marriages accepted in the state?
12. Can a customer get an official copy of a marriage license from the County Clerk's office?
13. Are prenuptial agreements allowed in Nebraska?