Minister Licensing and Application Information for State of Nevada

Marriage Laws » United States » Nevada » Certificates of Permission

Chapter 122 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) governs the issuance of Certificates of Permission to Perform Marriages. According to NRS 122, you must be a licensed or ordained minister in good standing within your organization; your denomination or organization must be incorporated, organized or established in this state; and your ministry must be primarily one of service to a congregation or denomination. Click on NRS 122 to view the chapter of the Nevada Revised Statutes.

In order to apply for a Certificate of Permission to Perform Marriages in the State of Nevada, click on the appropriate application below.

Regular Certificate of Permission
For first time applicants, previous certificate holders who have been removed, changed churches or denominations.

Temporary Certificate of Permission
For out-of-state ministers. NRS 122 provides that a licensed or ordained minister in good standing with his denomination or church whose congregation is in another state may perform marriages in the county if authorized to do so by the county clerk. A separate authorization is required for each marriage performed. Such a minister may perform not more than five marriages in this state in any calendar year.

Retired Status Certificate of Permission
For current certificate holders wishing to change their certificate to "Retired Status" or applicants who wish to file an initial application for a "Retired Status" certificate. NRS 122 states that the fact that a minister is retired does not disqualify him from obtaining a certificate of permission to perform marriages if, before his retirement, he had active charge of a congregation within this state for a period of at least 3 years.

County Clerk's Office
Third Floor
Clark County Courthouse
P.O. Box 551601
Las Vegas, NV 89155-1601

Telephone 702-455-3156

For shipping services to the Clark County Courthouse, other than U.S. mail:
County Clerk's Office
Clark County Courthouse, 3rd Floor
200 S. 3rd Street
Las Vegas, NV 89101