# Alaska Stat. § 25.05.011: Civil contract

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.011

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 25.05.011
- **Heading:** Civil contract
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 25 / Chapter 25.05 / Section 25.05.011

## Text

(a) Marriage is a civil contract entered into by one man and one woman that requires both a license and solemnization. The man and the woman must each be at least one of the following: (1) 18 years of age or older and otherwise capable;

(2) qualified for a license under AS 25.05.171 ; or

(3) a member of the armed forces of the United States while on active duty.

(b) A person may not be joined in marriage in this state until a license has been obtained for that purpose as provided in this chapter. A marriage performed in this state is not valid without solemnization as provided in this chapter.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.011 Civil contract.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.011.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.013 Same-sex marriages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.013.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.021 Prohibited marriages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.021.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.031 Voidable marriages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.031.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.041 Matters insufficient to render marriage voidable.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.041.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.051 Effect of existing former marriage.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.051.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.061 Marriage without license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.061.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.071 Persons to issue license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.071.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.081 Marriage commissioners.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.081.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.091 Application for license; disclosure for child support purposes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.091.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.111 Issuance of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.111.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.121 Marriage license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.121.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.161 Waiver of waiting period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.161.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 25.05.171 Judicial permission to marry.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T25_C25.05_S25.05.171.md)

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