Virtual Marriage Or Civil Union License Procedures

Under current law, a county clerk and recorder may 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. This authority repeals on December 31, 2023. The act extends the authority indefinitely. Under current law, a county clerk and recorder who permits parties to a proposed marriage or civil union to satisfy certain requirements without appearing in person and staff members who carry out duties of the county clerk and recorder shall complete training developed by the human trafficking council concerning human trafficking in Colorado. The act requires this training to be completed at least once every year. APPROVED by Governor June 1, 2023 EFFECTIVE August 7, 2023 NOTE: This act was passed without a safety clause and takes effect 90 days after sine die. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)