[header] How to get married without parental consent [title] Determine the age of majority in your state. [step] The age of majority is the legal term for becoming an adult. It is the age at which you no longer need parental permission for things, such as getting married. 
In most states, the age of majority is 18. The following states have a higher age of majority: : [substeps] Alabama-19 mississippi-21 nebraska-19 [title] Distinguish the age of majority from the age of consent.