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To be legally married in the State of Nevada you must purchase a marriage license and have a marriage ceremony performed. The fee for the license is $55.00. Payment may be made by Cash or Credit/Debit cards only. The marriage license may be obtained up to one year prior to the ceremony. For answers to the most common questions and directions to our offices please visit our Frequently Asked Questions. For all other questions please call us at either of the numbers below.

Marrying in Nevada FAQ's

Who may marry?
A male and female person, at least 18 years of age, not nearer of kin than second cousins or cousins of the half blood, and not having a husband or wife living, may be joined in marriage. Both parties must appear at the Marriage License Bureau in either Reno or Incline Village.

Do we need a blood test?
Blood tests are not required in Nevada, and there is no waiting period.

Do we need ID?
Identification may be required for proof of age. Acceptable identification would be a valid Driver's License, a valid Identification Card from DMV, a valid Passport, a Certified or original Birth Certificate.

What if I'm divorced?
You do not need to bring your divorce papers, however, if you have been divorced or your previous marriage has been annulled, the divorce or annulment must be final in the state where granted. You must know the year of the divorce or annulment and where the papers were filed.

What if I am not 18?
Persons at least 16 years of age but less than 18 years of age may marry only if the person has the consent of:
* Either Parent
* Such persons legal guardian
Persons signing as legal guardians must furnish a certified court order showing proof of full legal guardianship to the satisfaction of the Clerk. If the parent or legal guardian cannot be present, a statement, written in English, stating the name, birth date, age of the minor child, and stating the relationship of the person giving consent, acknowledged before a Notary Public will be accepted. The notary must state: the parent or guardian personally appeared before or was subscribed and sworn to. A facsimile of the consent will be accepted. When a legal guardian is signing and sending a facsimile, a copy of the court order for full guardianship must be attached to the notarized consent. Under the provisions of NRS 122.105, a person less than 16 years of age may marry if either parent or legal guardian files an action, pays all court fees as provided by law, and presents a court order from the Second Judicial District Court, County of Washoe, State of Nevada, authorizing the Clerk to issue a license. You may step up to the marriage license counter and request the forms that you need to fill out for the filing of the court order. The parent or legal guardian, bride and groom must show their identification at this time. The clerk will direct you to the proper department for the filing of the documents.

Am I married after I receive my license?
To be legally married, a marriage ceremony must be performed by any person authorized to perform a marriage in the State of Nevada. Your options are:
* Wedding Chapels
* Churches
* Commissioner of Civil Marriages
One witness to the marriage ceremony is required by law. Brochures are available in the courthouse hallway for your selection. You may also call the Reno-Sparks Convention & Visitor's Authority at 1-800-367-7366, the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce at (775) 686-3030. To be married at Lake Tahoe you may call 1-800-GO-TAHOE (1-800-468-2463) or 1-800-358-LOVE (1-800-358-5683).

A marriage license issued in the State of Nevada is valid anywhere in this state. If the license is used elsewhere the ceremony and the marriage are not legal.

How do I get certified copies of my marriage application/certificate?
Copies of the marriage application may be obtained by mail from the WASHOE COUNTY CLERK, PO BOX 30083, RENO, NV 89520-3083. If a certified copy is required and you are ordering by mail (will require Adobe Acrobat to download) please remit $6.00 for the certification. Money orders or Cashier Checks only, no personal checks. Please include the date of marriage and names of the bride and groom with your request. We will accept phone orders with a Visa or MasterCard credit card only, please allow 7 - 10 business days for processing. If you wish you can order either a free or certified copy of the marriage application online.

You can obtain a true, legal certified copy of your marriage record (marriage certificate) from the Washoe County Recorder's Office. You can download the request form (will require Adobe Acrobat to download) and mail or fax it to the Recorder's Office. The Recorder's office is located in the Washoe County Administration Complex, 1001 E 9th Street, Building A, Room 150. The hours of service are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The fee per certified
copy is $10.00. When requesting certified copies through the mail from the Recorder's Office you will need to allow 10-15 working days for processing. The mailing address is WASHOE COUNTY RECORDER, PO BOX 11130, RENO, NV 89520-0027. It is Nevada State law that within 10 days after you have had a marriage ceremony performed, that the minister must deliver the original marriage certificate to the Washoe County Recorder's Office for official recording. If you need a certified copy of your marriage certificate sooner than 10 days, check with the agency performing your ceremony, as they may be able to help expedite the processing of your certificate.