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Any adult ages 18 or older can marry any other adult, whether of the opposite sex or same sex. Same sex marriage has been legal in New Mexico since December 2013. Minimum Legal Age With Parental Consent. A 16 or 17 year old teen can marry with the written consent of each living parent of the minor. If parental consent isnât possible, the district court can authorize the marriage upon request of a parent or legal guardian who shows good cause.
The minimum marriage age in in most US states is 18, but exceptions in every state allow those younger than 18 to marry. How much younger? Laws in 27 states do not set a minimum age below which a child cannot marry. In most states, children age 16 or 17 can marry if their parents sign the marriage license application.