Marriage Or Civil Union License Procedures

The act authorizes, subject to limitations, a county clerk and recorder to permit the parties to a proposed marriage or civil union to satisfy the requirement to appear before the county clerk and recorder by interactive audiovisual communication technology or online functionality for the purpose of satisfying certain requirements for a marriage license or civil union license.A county clerk and recorder who permits the parties to a proposed marriage or civil union to satisfy certain requirements without appearing in person and staff members who carry out duties on behalf of the county clerk and recorder shall complete training developed by the human trafficking council concerning human trafficking in Colorado.The act repeals the option of using these procedures effective December 31, 2023.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)