Get married online through Montana double proxy marriage — and unlock your full military benefits package while stationed anywhere in the world. OHA, TRICARE, BAS, and more start the moment your command processes your marriage certificate.
Get Married Today How It WorksIf you're stationed overseas and not married, you're likely living in the barracks and receiving $0 in housing allowance. The moment you have a marriage certificate and update DEERS, you unlock OHA (Overseas Housing Allowance) — which means moving off-base into your own place with the military covering your rent. On top of that, your spouse gets full TRICARE coverage, you start receiving BAS, and your family gains access to every benefit the military offers.
Every month you wait is $1,500–$3,500+ left on the table.Here's everything you and your spouse unlock with a marriage certificate — especially valuable when stationed overseas
Once married, you're eligible for OHA at the "with dependents" rate — a tax-free monthly payment that covers your rent and utilities when living off-base overseas. The amount depends on your rank and duty station.
For most E3–E5 servicemembers overseas, OHA means approximately $1,500 – $3,500+/month depending on your location. That's rent + utilities covered by the military so you can move out of the barracks and into your own place.
⚠ OHA rates fluctuate with exchange ratesIf your spouse stays in the US while you're overseas, you receive BAH (Basic Allowance for Housing) at the "with dependents" rate based on your spouse's US ZIP code — often $1,200 – $3,500+/month.
You may also receive OHA at the "without dependents" rate for your overseas location, meaning you could receive both allowances.
Calculate Your BAH →Your spouse gets full medical, dental, and vision coverage through TRICARE the moment your marriage is official and they're enrolled in DEERS. No waiting periods, no enrollment fees for active duty families.
Overseas, this includes access to military treatment facilities, host nation providers, and emergency care worldwide. If your spouse currently has no insurance, this alone can save thousands per year.
Married servicemembers who move off-base receive BAS — a monthly food allowance currently over $400/month for enlisted members. Combined with OHA, your total monthly compensation increases significantly once married.
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 — worth tens of thousands of dollars.
Especially valuable if your spouse is overseas with you and looking to continue their education through online programs.
As a married military couple, you qualify for a VA Home Loan — zero down payment, no PMI, and competitive interest rates. Start planning for your future stateside home while still stationed overseas.
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 — especially important during overseas assignments.
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 and you need help navigating the visa and immigration process.
Your spouse receives a military dependent ID card granting access to the on-base commissary (savings up to 30%), tax-free exchange, MWR facilities, gyms, recreation centers, and on-base dining — all at your overseas installation.
Once married and approved for command sponsorship, your spouse can live with you overseas under SOFA (Status of Forces Agreement) protections. This grants them legal status in the host country, access to military facilities, and eligibility for overseas employment on base.
Command sponsorship also unlocks the higher "with dependents" OHA rate and government-funded travel for your spouse to your duty station.
Marriage ensures your loved ones are protected no matter where you're stationed. Benefits include one year of government housing or BAH, the Survivor Benefit Plan, continued TRICARE coverage, and education benefits for dependents.
It depends on where your spouse lives. Either way, getting married unlocks significant housing allowance you're not receiving right now.
You get OHA at the "with dependents" rate for your overseas duty station. This covers your rent (up to a ceiling) plus a utility allowance. Move out of the barracks and into your own place off-base.
You get BAH at the "with dependents" rate based on your spouse's US ZIP code. You may also get OHA at the "without dependents" rate if you live off-base overseas — potentially getting both allowances.
Even from overseas, the process is fast. Here's the timeline:
Takes about 10 minutes from your phone or computer. Available 24/7 — no matter what time zone you're in. No printers, no fax, no snail mail.
Both proxies sign, the officiant performs the ceremony, and your marriage is official under Montana law. We also provide a digital copy for faster processing.
Take your marriage certificate to your installation's personnel office (S1/MPF/PSD). They enroll your spouse in DEERS — often same day with your digital copy.
TRICARE starts immediately after DEERS enrollment. OHA adjustment typically reflects within 1–2 pay periods. Begin your command sponsorship process to bring your spouse overseas if they're not already there.
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. Our double proxy marriage means neither of you needs to travel. 100% online, completed same business day.
Every month you're not married is a month without OHA, without TRICARE for your partner, and without the financial security your family deserves. 100% online, same business day, no leaving your overseas duty station.
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