OTHER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How does...

A divorced person apply for a Marriage License?
You must provide the final date, month and year the decree was issued, as well as the City, State and County where it was granted.  You are not required to provide a copy of the final decree.

A non-citizen apply for a Marriage License?
The requirements for NON U.S. citizens are the same as those for U. S. citizens.  Proof of identification is required and marriages are generally recognized in your country of origin.  However, we suggest that you check with your local officials BEFORE coming here to marry to ensure that they will recognize the union once you have returned home.

A person apply for a Marriage License?
Click on Marriage for license requirements and location.  Marriage license applications are obtained at the Marriage License Bureau or are available online.

Where do I find...

Marriage Records?
Applications for Marriage Licenses are on record in the Marriage License Bureau, located on the 1st floor of the Regional Justice Center, 201 Clark Avenue, Las Vegas, NV.  Click on MB to find the mailing address.  Records of actual marriages must be obtained from the Recorder's Office.  Click on Recorder to go to their web page.   It is now possible to access marriage license index information online for records from 1988 forward.  To access the online search, click here.

How do I get to the...

Marriage License Bureau?
Driving directions are provided to all of our locations.  Click here for directions to the Marriage License Bureau.

Mesquite Office?
Driving directions are provided to all of our locations.  Click here for directions to the Mesquite Office.

Laughlin Office?
Driving directions are provided to all of our locations.  Click here for directions to the Laughlin Office.

 Henderson Office?
Driving directions are provided to all of our locations.  Click here for directions to the 
Henderson Office.

What identification is acceptable for an... 
Out-of-country person applying for a marriage license?
You may provide a foreign birth certificate (must be translated into English and notarized), a valid passport or a resident alien card.  Only one form of valid identification is required. For specific information on forms of acceptable identification, click here.

For additional information on marriages, please refer to our online information or refer to the County Recorder's Office link below under Other links.

To find questions on another particular subject, click on the appropriate link below:

FFN FAQs
General FAQs
Minister FAQs
Notary FAQs
Passport FAQs

Recorder's Office