While you can often apply for your marriage license online, you cannot (as of right now) get married online. If future spouses cannot be physically together to get married, they may be able to get married by proxy in a few states. A proxy marriage takes place when one or both matrimonial parties cannot attend the ceremony in person. Sometimes this type of marriage takes place when a person is deployed in the military and wants to get married before they are allowed to come home. Obtaining a legal marriage by proxy can be challenging. You may benefit from working with a lawyer familiar with proxy marriage laws to help ensure that your marriage is valid.