I had to in the Army if I wanted her to be recognized as my wife, and as far as I know, there are times in life, especially upon a death, when the proof of legal marriage is asked required.
Would you destroy all records and evidence of your marriage right now?
First of all, I have no idea where any of my marriage “paper work” is.
Second, what is that, about a 50 year old Army statute? Do you even have any idea if it still holds?
Thirdly, to assume that nothing else will change if a domino effect of states getting out of the license business is just frankly foundationally flawed.
No because this whole issue doesn't really affect my marriage. This is a problem for churches, and businesses who don't want to be drawn into this mess. BTW, just what did the Army require as evidence of your marriage?
And since marriage is one of those rights guaranteed by the Constitution, why should there be any government involvement at all? What we are going to see now is that a First Amendment right is going to start being treated like the Second Amendment, whereas both should be totally outside the purview of the Government at all.