Military Marriage Benefits You Can Start Using Today
Get married online through Montana double proxy marriage — and unlock your full military benefits package the same day you receive your marriage certificate.
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Most active duty servicemembers who use proxy marriage do it for one reason — benefits. Once you have your marriage certificate in hand, you and your spouse immediately qualify for housing allowance, health insurance, education benefits, and more.
Every day you wait is money left on the table.Your Benefits After Getting Married
Here's everything you and your spouse unlock with a marriage certificate
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH)
Once married, you're eligible for BAH at the "with dependents" rate — a tax-free monthly payment that covers your housing costs off-base. The amount depends on your rank and duty station location.
For most E3–E5 servicemembers, BAH means an extra $1,000 – $2,500+/month depending on your duty station. That's money you start receiving as soon as your command processes your marriage certificate.
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Your spouse gets full medical, dental, and vision coverage through TRICARE the moment your marriage is official. No waiting periods, no enrollment fees for active duty families.
This covers doctor visits, prescriptions, emergency care, mental health services, and dental. If your spouse currently has no insurance, this alone can save thousands per year.
Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS)
Married servicemembers receive BAS — a monthly food allowance currently over $400/month for enlisted members. Combined with BAH, your total monthly compensation increases significantly once married.
Transfer Your GI Bill to Your Spouse
If you have at least 6 years of service, you can transfer your unused Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits to your spouse. That's up to 36 months of tuition, housing allowance, and book stipends.
This benefit alone is worth tens of thousands of dollars in tuition at public universities.
VA Home Loan Eligibility
As a married military couple, you qualify for a VA Home Loan — one of the best mortgage programs available. Zero down payment, no PMI, and competitive interest rates. A massive advantage over civilian buyers.
Life Insurance (SGLI)
Your spouse is automatically eligible for up to $100,000 in Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance coverage at very low premiums. Financial protection for your family from day one.
Free Legal Assistance (JAG)
Military spouses get free legal help through JAG — wills, trusts, power of attorney, notary services, contract review, and immigration assistance. Especially valuable if your spouse is a foreign national.
Base Access, Commissary & Exchange
Your spouse receives a military dependent ID card granting access to the commissary (savings up to 30%), tax-free exchange, MWR facilities, gyms, recreation centers, and on-base dining.
Survivor Benefits
Marriage ensures your loved ones are protected. Benefits include one year of government housing or BAH, the Survivor Benefit Plan, continued TRICARE coverage, and education benefits for dependents.
How Fast Can I Start Using These Benefits?
Immediately. Here's the timeline from application to benefits:
Step 1
Submit Your Online Application
Takes about 10 minutes from your phone or computer. Available 24/7.
Step 2
Marriage Certificate Issued
Same business day when submitted before 2pm MST, Monday–Friday. Digital copy emailed to you immediately.
Step 3
Update DEERS at Your Personnel Office
Bring your certificate to S1/MPF. They enroll your spouse in DEERS same day.
Step 4
Benefits Activate
TRICARE starts immediately after DEERS enrollment. BAH adjustment typically reflects within 1–2 pay periods. Dependent ID card issued at your base ID card office.
Am I Eligible for Proxy Marriage?
If you are active duty military - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force — you are eligible. It doesn't matter where you or your partner are located. 100% online, completed same business day.
Stop Waiting. Start Your Benefits Today.
Every month you're not married is a month without BAH, without TRICARE for your partner, and without the financial security your family deserves. 100% online. Same business day. No leaving the barracks.
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