CO HB1327

One party to a proxy marriage must be a Colorado resident, and the resident party must appear in person to apply for the marriage license and pay required fees.

Both parties must sign the marriage license application; the present party signs directly while the absent party provides a notarized signature on an absentee affidavit form with proper identification documents.

Proxy marriages are limited to absent parties who are either members of the U.S. Armed Forces stationed in another country or state in support of military operations, or government contractors working in support of the Armed Forces.

Both parties to a proxy marriage must be at least 18 years old, eliminating the previous exception to the standard age requirement.

The person solemnizing the marriage may proceed by proxy if satisfied the absent party is unable to be present and has consented, or the parties may petition district court for permission to solemnize by proxy if the solemnizer is not satisfied.