An individual 16 or 17 years old may not marry unless:

1. The individual has the consent of a parent or guardian and the parent makes oath that the individual is at least 16 years old or:

2. If the individual does not have the consent of a parent or guardian, either party to be married gives the clerk a certificate from a licensed physician stating that the physician has examined the woman to be married and has found that she is pregnant or has given birth to a child.

An individual 15 years old may not marry unless:

1. The individual has the consent of a parent or guardian AND

2. Either party to be married gives the clerk a certificate from a licensed physician stating that the physician has examined the woman to be married and has found that she is pregnant or has given birth to a child.

An individual under the age of 15 MAY NOT MARRY.

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