Las Vegas, the wedding capital of the world, makes obtaining a marriage license very easy. No blood test or waiting period is required. All you need is a photo ID and $60.00. See below for more information:
Clark County Clerk
Marriage Services Division
201 East Clark Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89155-1603
(702) 671-0600
Fax (702) 385-8911
Your Marriage License and Certificate will be prepared with your legal name exactly as it appears on the identification presented. Spelling or typographical errors discovered after the ceremony may be corrected upon written request to this office. Marriage records WILL NOT be changed after the ceremony to reflect names that are different from the names on the identification presented at the time the license was issued. It is your responsibility to present the proper identification to have your name reflected as you desire. For example, if you want your Marriage License and Certificate to reflect your full middle name, the identification you present must contain your full middle name – not an initial.
Marriage License Requirements:
Requirements for U.S. citizens and non U.S. citizens are the same.
It is suggested that non U.S. citizens check with your local officials for special documents that may be needed to ensure that your marriage will be recognized in your country.
Applicants must be a male and a female, at least 18 years of age, and not nearer of kin than second cousins or cousins of half blood, and not having a husband or wife living.
Applicants may be required to prove their age. Those not having acceptable identification to prove age may be refused a marriage license. Faxed copies, damaged identification, privately issued I.D., check cashing cards or photocopies of identification are unacceptable. For specific information on forms of acceptable identification, click here.
Social Security Numbers are required on the Affidavit of Application for a Marriage License. Those without knowledge of their Social Security Number may be refused a marriage license. It is recognized that non U.S. citizens will not have a Social Security Number.
There is no blood test and no waiting period after a license is issued.
We cannot accept paper interim IDs issued by any state.
Divorced Applicants:
Are required to know the Month/Day/Year/City and State of their divorce. The divorce must be final and filed with the court in the state or country granted. You are not required to bring the divorce decree.
Minor applicants, ages 16 or 17 (not yet age 18):
Must have consent of a parent or legal guardian. Minors will need an original or certified copy of the birth certificate which lists the name of the consenting parent. (No photocopies of documents may be accepted.) Legal guardians are required to present a certified copy of the court ordered guardianship papers. (No photocopies may be accepted.) A parent or guardian is required to have acceptable identification to prove they are the parent on the birth certificate or the legal guardian on the guardianship order. If a parent giving consent to the marriage of a minor pursuant to subsection 5 of NRS 122.020 has a last name different from that of the minor seeking to be married, the county clerk shall accept, as proof that the parent is the legal parent of the minor, a certified copy of the birth certificate of the minor which shows the parent’s first and middle name and which matches the first and middle name of the parent on any document listed in subsection 2 of NRS 122.020.
If it is not possible for the parent or guardian to be present, an original, notarized statement in English must be presented with the certified copy of the birth certificate or a certified copy of the guardianship order at the time of the issuance of the marriage license. The notarized statement should contain the parent or legal guardian’s full name, relationship to the minor, minor’s full name, birth date and the statement that the parent or legal guardian gives consent for the minor to marry. All documents must be in English or translated into English by a notary.
Minor applicants, less than 16 years of age:
A person less than 16 years of age may marry only if either parent or legal guardian files an action, pays all court fees as provided by law, and presents a court order, from a Nevada State Court, authorizing the Clerk to issue the marriage license. Applicants should contact an attorney to prepare the documents. This office does not provide forms.
Fees:
The fee for a marriage license is $60.00 payable by cash, cashier’s check, money order, or credit card. Applicants may use American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa. Please note: There is an additional $5.00 service charge for credit card transactions.
Debit cards are not accepted unless the card is a debit/credit card.
Marriage Ceremonies:
In order to have a legal marriage, a ceremony must be performed in the State of Nevada within one year from date of issuance of the marriage license by any person licensed or authorized to perform ceremonies in Nevada. The ceremony may be performed in any wedding chapel, church or in the civil marriage commissioner’s office. These marriages are recognized throughout the world. A list of wedding chapels is available by clicking on Chapels or Chamber in the Other Links section at the bottom of this page.
Renewing Wedding Vows:
This office is prohibited from issuing a new Marriage License to couples who are currently married, with one exception. A license will be issued to couples previously married to each other who are being rejoined in marriage due to the documents having been lost, destroyed or otherwise unavailable. Couples may renew their wedding vows at a church or wedding chapel. Churches or chapels may require you to bring a copy of your Marriage Certificate for proof of marriage before performing the renewal ceremony. If you have qualified for a new license, you will need to present that to the officiant conducting the wedding ceremony.
ONLINE MARRIAGE LICENSE PRE-APPLICATION FORM
You can complete your marriage license application online.
Click here to access the instructions for completing the Online Marriage License Pre-Application form.
Click here to access the Online Marriage License Pre-Application form. Locate the Marriage Application tab at the far right. Once you have completed the form, click submit. Bring your reference number and required identification to an express window at the main Marriage Bureau in Las Vegas, or to a Marriage Services clerk located in our Henderson, Mesquite, or Laughlin office in order to obtain your marriage license. Both the bride and groom MUST appear in order to obtain a marriage license.
Marriage Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – click here.
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