The Marriage License
For additional information, go to
our Las Vegas Wedding FAQ's page
The Marriage Requirements for US and
non-US Citizens are the same:
You must obtain your Marriage License
in person at the Marriage License Bureau in the Clark County Courthouse:
200 South Third Street, 1st Floor (702) 455-4416 Both parties must be present.
The Bureau is open from 8:00 a.m.
on Friday through Midnight on Sunday - around the clock, and from 8:00 a.m.
to Midnight - Monday through Thursday (This schedule is subject to change,
therefore check with the Bureau for the latest hours).(Check
The application requires a cash fee
of $55.00. (Correct change is very much appreciated.)
There is no waiting period and no
blood test is required.
If you are 18 years of age or older,
you will need identification - in the form of a driver's license, certified
copy of your birth certificate, your passport, or military I.D.
Foreign couples need same types of
I.D.
In order to have a legal marriage,
a ceremony must be performed in the State of Nevada within one year from
the date of issuance of the marriage license by any person licensed or authorized
to perform ceremonies in Nevada.
Foreign Couples: Important information
on legalizing your marriage is on the Weddings FAQ's page.
If you are 16 or 17 years of age,
parental consent is required either by a parent present with you or by means
of a notarized affidavit signed by a parent.
Things to Remember:
For additional information, go to
our Las Vegas Wedding FAQ's page
Many of the wedding chapels, either
as part of a package or by special arrangement, will provide limousine
transportation to take you to the Courthouse.
Most wedding packages do not include
minister's fees (or honorariums) nor limousine driver's fees or gratuities.
Plan as far in advance as reasonably
possible - but before making any commitments or paying any deposits, be certain
you understand the chapel's deposit / refund policies (Many require
non-refundable deposits).
Many chapels provide their own services
(flowers, photography, videos, etc.) and either frown upon outside services
or have limitations. Be sure you ask, if this is important to you.
Most chapels have a la carte selections
for the ceremony and extra services, but packages are usually a better value
if you want more than the very basic.
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