Nevada Officiants

Marriage Laws United States Nevada

Marriage license Laws in the state of Nevada, here is what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the Nevada marriage laws before filling out the Nevada marriage license form.

In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. This is the document in your state that allows you to officially tie the knot under the law. The rules for acquiring your marriage license varies from state to state, so you should check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are.

You'll typically need to apply for your marriage license at least one month before your wedding ceremony. You'll traditionally need to send in your birth certificates, tax information, and other official documents. You don't, however, want to apply for your marriage license too early. In some states, the licenses do expire, if you don't get married within a few months.

When you apply for your license, you'll not only need a proof of identification and age, will need to provide any information about previous marriages, and will need to pay a nominal fee. You will also need to have a witness when you sign the application, so plan on bringing your maid of honor or best man with you. The bride will need to know what her married name will be before she signs the marriage certificate. You'll have to write that name on the application.

And, believe it or not, just because you have your marriage license sent to you in the mail does not mean you are officially married. You need to have a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman sign the document. On your wedding day, you'll give your chaplain your marriage license, then after the ceremony, he'll sign it and send it to the proper government agency for validation.

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ID Requirement Valid picture identification.
Acceptable identification includes:
•  Valid Driver's License
•  Valid Identification Card from DMV
•  Valid Passport
•  Valid Military ID
•  Resident Alien card
•  Certified or original Birth Certificate.
•  If a foreign birth certificate, it must be translated into English and notarized.

•  You need to know your social security number, too!

Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Nevada.

If Divorced: Your divorce must be final. You need to know the date (month, year) of your divorce, and the location (city and state) where you were divorced.

Application Requirement: Both the bride and groom must appear in person at the time of applying.

Waiting Period: No waiting period.

Fees: $35.00 - $42.00 (depends on County) - Cash Only.

Blood Tests: No blood test requirement.

Under 18: If you are 16 or 17 years old, you must have one parent or legal guardian present. A notarized written permission is also acceptable. It must be written in English and needs to state the name, birth date, age of the minor child, along with the relationship of the person giving consent. The notary must note that the parent or guardian personally appeared before or was subscribed and sworn to. If you are under 16, marriage can be authorized only by court order when the request has been filed by either parent or legal guardian.

Proxy Marriages: No. Both parties must be present.

Cousin Marriages: Not nearer of kin than second cousins or cousins of half blood.

Miscellaneous: Requirements for U.S. citizens and Non U.S. citizens are the same.

Officiants: Any ordained minister in good standing with his denomination, whose denomination is incorporated or organized or established in the State of Nevada may perform marriages. Ministers are required to complete a complicated procedure to obtain a certificate of permissions to perform marriages. Among other requirements, the applicant's ministry must be primarily one of service to his congregation or denomination and his performance of marriages must be incidental to such service.

Valid: License is valid for 1 year.
The license can only be used within the State of Nevada.

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.

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

Nevada County Clerk's Office

Carson City Clerk Carson City, NV 775.887.2260	Churchill County Clerk Fallon, NV 775.423.6028	Clark County Clerk Las Vegas, NV 702.455.3156
Douglas County Clerk Minden, NV 775.782.9020	Elko County Recorder Elko, NV 775.738.3044	Esmeralda County Recorder Goldfield, NV 775.485.6309
Eureka County Recorder Eureka, NV 775.237.5262	Humboldt County Recorder Winnemucca, NV 775.623.6343	Lander County Clerk Battle Mountain, NV 775.635.5738
Lincoln County Recorder Pioche, NV 775.962.5390	Lyon County Clerk Yerington, NV 775.463.6501	Mineral County Clerk Hawthorne, NV 775.945.2446
Nye County Clerk Tonopah, NV 775.482.8127	Ormsby County Clerk Carson City, NV 775.887.2084	Pershinng County Clerk Lovelock, NV 775.273.2208
Storey County Clerk Virginia City, NV 775.847.0969	Washoe County Clerk Reno, NV 775.328.3260	White Pine County Recorder Ely, NV 775.289.2341