What elements are required in the marriage ceremony?

No particular form of ceremony is required, although each party must solemnly declare in the presence of the efficient and witnesses that they take each other as husband and wife, ’42-110. The ceremony may follow the rites and customs of the religious society to which the parties belong, with the moderator or keeper of the society’s books completing and returning the certificate of marriage to the County Clerk ’42-115.

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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?