Age of Majority by State 2023

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Introduction

The age of majority, which signifies the age at which an individual is legally recognized as an adult, varies across the United States. The majority of states have set the age of majority at 18 years old. However, there are a few states that have different age requirements. Alabama and Nebraska set the age of majority at 19 years old. Mississippi stands out with a higher age of majority at 21 years old.

The age of majority by state plays a crucial role in determining when individuals are granted certain rights and responsibilities. At the age of majority, individuals gain the right to vote, enter into contracts, and make important legal decisions. They are also considered adults for criminal justice purposes, meaning they can be tried as adults and may face the full consequences of their actions. It is important to note that while the age of majority is generally consistent within a state, there may be exceptions or variations for specific situations, such as the legal drinking age, which is typically set at 21 years old across the country.

Age of Majority

State	Age of Majority	Minimum Driving Age	Minimum Marriage Age
Mississippi	21 Years Old	15 Years Old
Alabama	19 Years Old	15 Years Old	16 Years Old
Nebraska	19 Years Old	15 Years Old	17 Years Old
Alaska	18 Years Old	14 Years Old	16 Years Old
Arizona	18 Years Old	15 Years Old, 6 Months	16 Years Old
Arkansas	18 Years Old	14 Years Old	17 Years Old
California	18 Years Old	15 Years Old, 6 Months
Colorado	18 Years Old	15 Years Old	16 Years Old
Connecticut	18 Years Old	16 Years Old	16 Years Old
Delaware	18 Years Old	16 Years Old	16 Years Old
Florida	18 Years Old	15 Years Old	16 Years Old
Georgia	18 Years Old	15 Years Old	16 Years Old
Hawaii	18 Years Old	15 Years Old, 6 Months	15 Years Old
Idaho	18 Years Old	14 Years Old, 6 Months	16 Years Old
Illinois	18 Years Old	15 Years Old	16 Years Old
Indiana	18 Years Old	15 Years Old	17 Years Old
Iowa	18 Years Old	14 Years Old	16 Years Old
Kansas	18 Years Old	14 Years Old	16 Years Old
Kentucky	18 Years Old	16 Years Old	18 Years Old
Louisiana	18 Years Old	15 Years Old	18 Years Old
Maine	18 Years Old	15 Years Old	16 Years Old
Maryland	18 Years Old	15 Years Old, 9 Months	16 Years Old
Massachusetts	18 Years Old	16 Years Old	14 Years Old
Michigan	18 Years Old	14 Years Old, 9 Months	16 Years Old
Minnesota	18 Years Old	15 Years Old	16 Years Old
Missouri	18 Years Old	15 Years Old	15 Years Old
Montana	18 Years Old	14 Years Old, 6 Months	16 Years Old
Nevada	18 Years Old	15 Years Old, 6 Months	16 Years Old
New Hampshire	18 Years Old	15 Years Old, 6 Months	14 Years Old
New Jersey	18 Years Old	16 Years Old	16 Years Old
New Mexico	18 Years Old	15 Years Old	16 Years Old
New York	18 Years Old	16 Years Old	16 Years Old
North Carolina	18 Years Old	15 Years Old	16 Years Old
North Dakota	18 Years Old	14 Years Old	16 Years Old
Ohio	18 Years Old	15 Years Old, 6 Months	16 Years Old
Oklahoma	18 Years Old	15 Years Old, 6 Months	16 Years Old
Oregon	18 Years Old	15 Years Old	17 Years Old
Pennsylvania	18 Years Old	16 Years Old	16 Years Old
Rhode Island	18 Years Old	16 Years Old	16 Years Old
South Carolina	18 Years Old	15 Years Old	16 Years Old
South Dakota	18 Years Old	14 Years Old	16 Years Old
Tennessee	18 Years Old	15 Years Old	16 Years Old
Texas	18 Years Old	15 Years Old	16 Years Old
Utah	18 Years Old	15 Years Old	16 Years Old
Vermont	18 Years Old	15 Years Old	16 Years Old
Virginia	18 Years Old	15 Years Old, 6 Months	16 Years Old
Washington	18 Years Old	15 Years Old	17 Years Old
West Virginia	18 Years Old	15 Years Old	18 Years Old
Wisconsin	18 Years Old	15 Years Old	16 Years Old
Wyoming	18 Years Old	15 Years Old	16 Years Old