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Alaska marriage license requirements, here's what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the marriage laws before apply for the marriage license application in Alaska.

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Marriage License in Alaska

Marriage License Application

Marriage License Requirements

• Tests
  No blood test or physical exam is required.



• Residency
  Residents and nonresidents are eligible to apply for a marriage license.



• Age
  Both parties must be 18 years of age or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be required to show proof of age. EXCEPTION: Persons who are less than 18 years of age and who are members of the armed forces of the United States while on active duty will not be required to provide parental consent. Military papers will be required to show proof of active duty status.
  
  Persons ages 16 and 17 must submit a parental consent form signed by both parents with their application. If one parent is sole custodian of the minor, a divorce decree stating custody rights or a death certificate must be presented as well. Alaska law does not permit those under the age of 16 to marry without a court order.
  
  If either party is under eighteen, contact the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics at (907) 465-3391 for additional instructions before completing the application.



• Location
  An Alaskan marriage license is valid only for marriages performed in Alaska or in Alaska State waters.



• Waiting Period
  There is a three (3) business day waiting period that begins once a mailed or faxed application is received by the issuing office. This means that you must wait at least three full business days after the application is submitted before you can pick up the license and the marriage ceremony can be performed.



• License Expiration
  The license is valid for three (3) months from the date of issuance. The marriage must be performed before the three-month expiration of the license or the license will no longer be valid. Refunds and extensions cannot be granted.



• Marriage by Proxy
  Proxy marriages (where someone stands in for the other party) are not permitted in Alaska. The two parties must be present before the two witnesses and the officiant in order for the ceremony to be performed.



• Divorced Applicants
  All divorces must be final and filed with the courts in the state granted. If either party has been married previously, the beginning and ending dates of all previous marriages must be listed on the application. Submitting a copy of a divorce decree is only required if the divorce or dissolution occurred less than sixty days prior to applying for the marriage license.



• Marriage License Cost?
  The license fee is $50. This fee does not include the cost of a certified copy of the marriage certificate that is issued after the marriage is solemnized.

Copy of Certificate of Marriage:

ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
BUREAU OF VITAL STATISTICS
P.O. BOX 110675
JUNEAU, AK 99811-0675

It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.

Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.

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Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics
 

Anchorage Bureau of Vital Statistics 3601 C Street, Suite 128 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 Phone: 907.269.0991 Fax: 907.269.0994 Office Hours: M - F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Fairbanks Bureau of Vital Statistics 615 23rd Avenue, Suite 300 Fairbanks, Alaska 99701 Phone: 907.452.4863 Fax: 907.452.4872 Office Hours: M - F 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Juneau Bureau of Vital Statistics 5441 Commercial Blvd. PO Box 110675 Juneau, Alaska 99801 Phone: 907.465.3391 Fax: 907.465.3618 Office Hours: M - F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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