The bill amends existing laws regarding marriage certificates and the procedures for obtaining replacements for lost, burned, or destroyed certificates. It specifies that a marriage bond will be deemed null and void if the marriage license is duly executed, signed by an authorized person, and returned to the county clerk within sixty days. Additionally, it introduces a new process for requesting a replacement certificate of marriage, which can be initiated by either party or their heirs, depending on the circumstances surrounding the marriage and the status of the parties involved. The fee for filing the affidavit and obtaining a new certificate is set at ten dollars, and the previous one-hundred-dollar bond requirement is eliminated.

Furthermore, the bill repeals a previous statute concerning the restoration of marriage records, streamlining the process for individuals seeking to replace lost marriage certificates. The new provisions require notarized affidavits detailing the marriage's solemnization and the circumstances of the certificate's loss, ensuring that the new certificate will have full legal effect from the date of the original marriage. This legislative change aims to simplify the process for individuals needing to replace their marriage certificates while ensuring that the legal integrity of marriage records is maintained.

Statutes affected:
HB 1902: 9-11-218, 9-11-210, 9-11-213, 14-20-111
Act 845: 9-11-218, 9-11-210, 9-11-213, 14-20-111