Important Things to Know
- You must be currently unmarried and at least 18 years of age
- You must have government-issued identification with a photo displaying your current likeness (for example, a driver’s license or passport)
- Blood tests are not required
- Once you get your license you can get married—there is no waiting period
- The marriage license expires one year from the date it is issued
- The ceremony must be performed in Nevada by an Officiant licensed in Nevada
- Someone other than the Officiant must witness you saying your vows
Step 1: Apply for a Marriage License (license to get married)
- Apply online (your application will stay in our system for one year)
- Both parties must complete their own information, and names must match exactly as shown on the identification that will be presented when appearing in person
- Be sure to check all spelling, as corrections to marriage documents may result in a fee
- Once submitted, save your confirmation number and bring it with you
Step 2: Pick up your Marriage License
- Together, go to the Clark County Marriage License Bureau
- No appointment is necessary and it typically takes less than one hour
- Provide the clerk your confirmation number or names and present your identification
- Verify all of your information is correct before leaving
- Pay the $102 fee (convenience fee extra if paid by credit/debit)
Step 3: Say, “I Do!”
- If you haven’t already, select a wedding chapel or wedding planner (civil marriage services are available through the Clerk’s Office and must be booked online)
- Bring all of your paperwork with you to the ceremony (marriage license, marriage certificate and keepsake)
- State your vows in front of at least one witness (someone other than the Officiant)
- The Officiant will file your marriage certificate within ten calendar days (if you need proof of marriage earlier, discuss options with your Officiant)
Step 4: Show the World that You are Married
- Once filed, your certified marriage certificate can be ordered online or purchased in person
- Marriage certificates cost $20 for each certified copy
- If needed, an Apostille can be obtained from the Nevada Secretary of State’s Office (check with your government if you are unsure)
Certificate of Vows
If you are already married and want to renew your vows, the Clark County Clerk’s Office offers a Certificate of Vow Renewal. This certificate is not a record of marriage or an official document that can be used to prove marriage; rather, it is a special certificate celebrating the number of years a couple has been married.
The cost of the certificate is $21 and does not cover the cost of a vow renewal or recommitment ceremony. It is up to the couple to take the certificate to a chapel or wedding venue of their choice. Once the ceremony is complete, the person that performed the ceremony will complete the certificate.
Couples can purchase a certificate at the Marriage License Bureau any day of the week, 365 days a year from 8 a.m. until midnight. Couples can also obtain the certificate at our Henderson and Mesquite satellite offices. Days and hours of operation are limited at these locations, so please check our Contact Us page first. Application forms are available in the office.
Below is a sample of what the certificate looks like:
