What is the origin of marriage licenses?

[boyntonstu]

When did marriage licenses come into effect in the U.S.?

Do marriage licenses 'count' for anything?


Why have one?

[Careyp74]

http://www.ehow.com/about_5098093_origin-marriage-license.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_licence
http://www.answers.com/topic/marriage-license

That should be enough to get you a b+ on your report