To view the statute governing marriage in the State of Nevada, click on the link for NRS 122.
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 Office of Civil Marriages. 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. Most commercial wedding chapels provide civil ceremonies.
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.
NOTICE REGARDING REFUNDS
NRS Chapter 19 requires that we charge fees for copies and for record searches. A number of requests for copies of records are received through the mail, and frequently customers will pay more than what is required by statute. Please be advised that overpayments of $10 or less will not be refunded by this office except upon specific request of the customer. Requests for a refund of overpayment must be submitted in writing within 60 days of the receipt date. Please include your receipt number when writing to our office.
SEARCHES
Marriage license records dating from 1988 to the present may be searched using our online search feature. To access this feature, at no cost to you, click here.
County Clerk staff will search marriage license records dating from 1909 to the present upon receipt of a written request. We are unable to conduct records searches over the telephone. The search fee is $1.00 per year, per name searched. Please provide as much information as possible to assure a successful search. The marriage license number, party name or names and date are examples of information that will assure identification of the correct record. You must enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope with your request.
Copies of marriage license records may be ordered at a cost of $7.00 for each certified copy ($1.00 for the copy and $6.00 for certification). Please allow 7-10 working days to process your request. Copies of marriage licenses are not available online.
Nevada Ministers Public Search
The Nevada Secretary of State's office has created a database containing information on ministers, military chaplains and other persons authorized who have been granted Certificates to Perform Marriages in the State of Nevada. Each County Clerk updates the database when an individual from his or her county is approved or removed from active status. The Nevada Minister Public Search allows the public to search by name, church affiliation, or county. Click here to access the public search site.
COPIES OF MARRIAGE DOCUMENTS
Marriage License or Affidavit of Application for a Marriage License:
Copies of a Marriage License or an Affidavit of Application for Marriage License* may be obtained by writing to:
Clark County Clerk
Marriage Services Division
P.O. Box 551603
Las Vegas, Nevada 89155-1603
If you express mail your request, please mail it to:
Clark County Clerk
Marriage Services Division
201 East Clark Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Please note: We do not offer express service for mailing copies. Social security numbers will be redacted from copies of Affidavit of Application for Marriage License without proof of identity that the requestor is a party on the Affidavit. There is a $7.00 fee for each certified copy of the license ($6.00 for certification and $1.00 for the copy), payable by check or money order to County Clerk. If you do not know the license number, there is an additional search fee of $1.00 per year, per name. Please allow 7-10 working days to process your request.
*If you require an Affidavit of Application for Marriage License with social security numbers included, you must complete a request form. Tab through the document to fill it in. This form must accompany your request or it will not be processed.
A self-addressed stamped envelope must be enclosed with your request.
Marriage Certificate or Marriage Abstract:
Certified copies of a Marriage Certificate (proof of marriage) may be obtained by contacting:
Clark County Recorder
P.O. Box 551510
Las Vegas, Nevada 89155-1510
(702) 455-4336
The fee is $15.00 per copy.
You may also visit their web site by clicking on Recorder under the Other Links section at the bottom of this page. You can order a copy of your certificate online.
Apostilles:
Some countries may require a certified copy of your Marriage Certificate and an Apostille from the Nevada Secretary of State to finalize the marriage in your country. An Apostille may be obtained by contacting the Nevada Secretary of State by mail at:
Secretary of State
Capitol Complex
Carson City, Nevada 89710
Telephone
(800) 992-0900 ext. 5708
You may also visit their web site by clicking on Secretary of State under the Other Links section at the bottom of this page.
MINISTERS OR PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM CEREMONIES
To learn about the rules and regulations concerning applications to perform marriages, click here.
OTHER
Marriage Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - click here.
To obtain marriage license statistics, click here.
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