Marriage Contract
Updated 17 October 2025
This document is a basic marriage contract template designed to formalize the intent of two individuals to enter into matrimony. It includes sections for recording personal details of both spouses, wedding information, and a declaration of truthfulness, culminating in signature lines for the parties and a witness.
Marriage Contract
Date: | [date] |
Wedding Date: | [wedding date] |
Officiant: | [officiant] |
Wedding Location: | [wedding location] |
Spouse 1 | Spouse 2 | ||||||
Name: | [name of spouse 1] | Name: | [name of spouse 2] | ||||
DOB: | [dob1] | DOB: | [dob 2] | ||||
Address: | [address 1] | Address: | [address 2] | ||||
Prior Marriage: | [prior 1] | Prior Marriage: | [prior 2] | ||||
Wedding Date: | [prior date 1] | Wedding Date: | [prior date 2] | ||||
Divorce/Death: | [divorce 1] | Divorce/Death: | [divorce 2] | ||||
Children: | [children 1] | Children: | [children 2] | ||||
Alimony: | [alimony 1] | Alimony: | [alimony 2] | ||||
The two parties listed above, being of sound mind, do hereby express their intent to enter into matrimony on the stated date. Furthermore, both parties swear and attest that the aforementioned information is true and factual to the best of their knowledge.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Agreement as of the date first set forth above.
[spouse 1] [date of signing]
_______________________________
[spouse 2] [date of signing 2]
_______________________________
[witness] [date of signing 3]
About this template
What is this template?
Marriage Contract is a free, ready-to-use Contract law template you can open, customize, and download on GitLaw. It gives you a professionally structured starting point, so you never have to draft from a blank page. The wording is plain and modern, organized into clear sections that are easy to read, edit, and adapt to your own situation before you share or sign it.
When should you use it?
Reach for this Contract law template whenever you need a reliable agreement quickly and want to be sure the essentials are covered. It suits individuals, freelancers, startups, and established businesses alike. Instead of paying for a document drafted from scratch, you can start here, tailor the details to your arrangement, and have a polished draft ready in minutes. Always review the final wording against the laws that apply where you live or do business.
What's typically included?
A well-drafted Contract law usually sets out the parties involved, the scope of the agreement, and each side's rights and responsibilities. Expect sections covering key terms and definitions, how long the agreement lasts, how it can be ended, and what happens if something goes wrong. This template brings those building blocks together in a sensible order, so you can focus on the specifics rather than worrying about what to include. Open it to read the full document, then sign up to edit, negotiate, and e-sign it directly in GitLaw.