{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-family-law-5-2a-01","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Family Law § 5–2A–01","heading":"","body":"(a) A minor who is 17 years old may file a petition in the minor’s own name for authorization to marry in the circuit court for the county in which the minor resides.\n(b) A petition for authorization to marry shall contain the following:\n(1) the petitioner’s full name, gender, date of birth, and address, including the length of time the petitioner has resided at the address;\n(2) the intended spouse’s full name, gender, date of birth, and address, including the length of time the intended spouse has resided at the address;\n(3) a statement explaining how the parties met and how long they have known each other;\n(4) a copy of any criminal records concerning either party and a copy of any peace order or protective order issued against either party;\n(5) evidence that the minor is mature and capable of self–sufficiency and self–support independent of the minor’s parents, guardian, legal custodian, or intended spouse; and\n(6) the name and last known address of each living parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the petitioner.","path":["Article - Family Law"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gfl\u0026section=5-2A-01","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:17Z","sha256":"e4a52a29314d2325f955be10682fe8e282e6c8ca408898f980f7ed3050a45bd7","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-family-law-5-206","next":"us-md/md.-code-family-law-5-2a-02"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}