Courtly provides a platform for couples to complete the entire marriage process online, including obtaining a marriage license and participating in a remote ceremony. This service addresses the challenges of geographical barriers and legal complexities, making marriage accessible to individuals regardless of nationality, sexuality, or location.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional marriage processes often involve geographical limitations, bureaucratic hurdles, and time-consuming paperwork, creating obstacles for couples with international ties, military deployments, or those seeking a more accessible and inclusive option. Many couples face challenges related to travel restrictions, legal complexities, and the need for efficient, legally recognized marriage solutions.
Solution
Courtly provides a platform for couples to complete the entire marriage process online, including obtaining a U.S. marriage license and participating in a remote ceremony. The platform streamlines the application process, document submission, and identity verification, coordinating with county offices to ensure legal validity. Courtly offers various packages that include a certified officiant, video recording of the ceremony, and a legal U.S. marriage certificate, with options for rush processing and witness provision. The platform also facilitates online Nikah ceremonies and offers U.S. name change kits.
Target Audience
Courtly primarily serves couples seeking a convenient and legally recognized online marriage solution, including those with international ties, military personnel, same-sex couples, and individuals with limited time or mobility.
Features
- Online application and document submission for marriage licenses
- Coordination with U.S. county clerks to ensure legal validity
- Remote ceremonies with certified officiants
- Options for rush processing and witness provision
- Digital and physical U.S. marriage certificates
- Online Nikah ceremonies with experienced Imams
- U.S. name change kits with personalized instructions and pre-filled applications
- Apostille and embassy authentication services for international recognition
- Multi-lingual officiants
- Visa consultation services