Hello all, I am currently in the process of becoming a Coast Guard. If everything goes according to plan then I will be shipping to basic training either November or December (maybe even September, not sure exactly yet). I've planned on getting engaged to my girlfriend and marrying her before hand to make things a lot easier for when I join. 

You don't become a Coast Guard. You become a Coast Guardsmen. You can be married 10 days or 10 years, she will not go to boot camp with you. She will go to your first unit with you. You need till make sure your recruiter is aware that you well be married when you leave for boot. So long as it is in your paperwork, it will be fine. Different areas take a different amount of time to get your license back. Let the municipality know you need it in regards to military orders, they might expedite for you.

Posted By Old Guard2 on 05 Jul 2014 09:03 PM
You don't become a Coast Guard. You become a Coast Guardsmen. You can be married 10 days or 10 years, she will not go to boot camp with you. She will go to your first unit with you. You need till make sure your recruiter is aware that you well be married when you leave for boot. So long as it is in your paperwork, it will be fine. Different areas take a different amount of time to get your license back. Let the municipality know you need it in regards to military orders, they might expedite for you.

Yes I am fully aware that she cannot attend boot with me. Anyways thank you for the information, ill make sure to let my recruiter know. I can always call around city hall and get some answer. 

It took us about a week in Florida. But we dropped it off at the courthouse and my parents picked it up and scanned a copy to me before mailing it.