Alaska marriage license guide
How to get a marriage license in Alaska
Alaska charges a flat $60 statewide and imposes a mandatory three-day waiting period after the Bureau of Vital Statistics receives the application — there is no waiver for adults. Once issued the license is valid for three months and may be used anywhere in the state. Two witnesses must sign at the ceremony. Mail-in applications are accepted, which is common in rural boroughs without a local Vital Statistics office.
Alaska marriage license at a glance
- Issued by
- Bureau of Vital Statistics or Court Marriage Commissioner
- License fee
- $60
- Waiting period
- 3 days
- Validity
- 90 days from issuance
- Minimum age
- 18 (without parental consent)
- Witnesses required
- 2
- ID requirement
- Government-issued photo ID; Social Security number
- Blood test?
- No (not required in any US state)
- Common-law marriage?
- Not recognized
- Statute
- Alaska Stat. §§ 25.05.011 et seq.
Source: health.alaska.gov. Fees vary by county within Alaska — check with the local clerk before applying.
Alaska counties — where to apply
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Informational only — not legal advice. Verify all requirements with your local county clerk before applying.