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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.
Generally, each person must be at least 18 years old to get married. However, sometimes 15, 16 and 17 year olds can marry. People who are 17 can get married if the person who is 17 gets consent from the parents or guardian the person who has legal custody or control over a minor.Usually, the under-age person needs the consent of both parents.