Marriages prohibited and void.
Utah Code § 81-2-403
in effect81-2-403. Marriages prohibited and void.
(1) A marriage is prohibited and void if:
(a) there is a spouse living from whom the individual marrying has not been divorced;
(b) except as provided in Subsection (2), the individual marrying is under 18 years old; or
(c) between a divorced individual and any individual other than the one from whom the divorce was secured until:
(i) the divorce decree becomes absolute; and
(ii) if an appeal is taken, until after the affirmance of the divorce decree.
(2) A marriage of an individual under 18 years old is not void if the individual:
(a) is 16 or 17 years old and obtains consent from a parent or guardian and juvenile court authorization in accordance with Section 81-2-304; or
(b) lawfully marries before May 14, 2019.
Amended by Chapter 155, 2026 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title81/Chapter2/81-2-S403.html?v=C81-2-S403_2026050620260506Fetched: 10/26/2026