Serving Our Country? Here’s How You Can Get Married Online—No Matter Where You Are
Life in the military comes with plenty of sacrifices—getting married shouldn’t be one of them. Whether you or your partner are deployed, on base, stationed abroad, or dealing with limited leave, getting legally married online as a military couple can be a game changer.
I’m one of the folks behind Virtual Same Day Marriage, and we’ve helped thousands of military couples tie the knot legally—without delays, stress, or courthouse red tape. And yes, we can marry you from anywhere in the world.
Let’s break it down.
Why Online Marriage Is Perfect for Military Couples
Between active-duty schedules, time zone differences, and strict military travel policies, getting to a courthouse isn’t always possible. That’s where Virtual Same Day Marriage comes in.
We offer legally recognized, online marriage ceremonies via Zoom, using Utah’s virtual marriage law. Your marriage certificate is recognized in all 50 U.S. states, and eligible for immigration, name change, and military benefits enrollment.
Here’s what makes our service ideal for military couples:
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✅ Same-day Zoom weddings
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✅ Only one partner needs to attend if the other is deployed
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✅ Worldwide access—we’ve helped couples from Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and U.S. bases across the globe
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✅ Fully legal U.S. marriage certificate, delivered digitally and by mail
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✅ 24/7 scheduling availability to match your time zone
How It Works: Getting Married Online as a Military Couple
We make the process simple, whether you’re stateside or overseas. Here’s how it goes:
✅ Step 1: Complete Our Secure Form
We collect your info and IDs to begin the Utah license application.
✅ Step 2: We Handle the Legal Process
No courthouse visit needed. We issue your marriage license 100% online.
✅ Step 3: Join Your Zoom Wedding Ceremony
If both of you are available, great! If one is deployed or on base, we can proceed with only one partner and a legal proxy.
✅ Step 4: Receive Your Legal U.S. Marriage Certificate
We email your certificate within hours and ship the physical copy to your desired location—U.S. base, embassy, APO/FPO/DPO address, or stateside PO box.
Need it for an overseas use? We also offer apostille services and certified translations.
Why Legal Online Marriage Matters for Military Families
Getting married online with a valid U.S. certificate helps you:
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Add your spouse to TRICARE and other military benefits
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Apply for BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing)
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Gain next-of-kin rights, including emergency leave and command notifications
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Start the immigration process if your spouse is abroad
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Get name change support with our U.S. Name Change Kit
We’ve helped military couples from Fort Bragg to Ramstein Air Base, and everything in between. Wherever you are—we’ve got you.
FAQs: Online Marriage for Military Couples
1. Can I get married online if my partner is deployed?
Yes! We can perform the ceremony with one partner present and a legal proxy. The marriage will still be 100% valid.
2. Is the marriage certificate recognized by the U.S. military?
Yes. The Utah-issued certificate is recognized by all branches of the U.S. military and can be used for DEERS enrollment, TRICARE, BAH, and more.
3. Will this count for immigration purposes?
Absolutely. We’ve helped hundreds of military couples use their online marriage for I-130 petitions and green card applications. More here.
4. How fast can we get married?
Many couples are married within 1–3 hours. We offer same-day Zoom ceremonies, 7 days a week.
5. Do you offer certified documents for overseas use?
Yes—we offer apostille services and certified translations for legal use abroad.
Ready to Say “I Do” From Base, Deployment, or Overseas?
If you’re serving in the military and want to get married quickly and legally, you don’t need to wait for leave or navigate a courthouse. With Virtual Same Day Marriage, you can be legally married from anywhere—even while deployed.
📅 Ready to book your Zoom wedding? Schedule your ceremony today
📞 Have more questions? Contact our team — we’re here to help, day or night.
