Nevada marriage license guide
How to get a marriage license in Nevada
Nevada is famously the easiest US state to marry in: no waiting period, no blood test, license valid for one year, and the Clark County (Las Vegas) Marriage License Bureau is open 365 days a year, typically 8 a.m. to midnight. Fees run $60-$102 depending on county. One witness is required at the ceremony. Nevada does not recognize common-law marriage.
Nevada marriage license at a glance
- Issued by
- County Clerk (Las Vegas: Clark County Marriage License Bureau)
- License fee
- $60–$102
- Waiting period
- None (issued same day)
- Validity
- 365 days from issuance
- Minimum age
- 18 (without parental consent)
- Witnesses required
- 1
- ID requirement
- Government-issued photo ID; Social Security number
- Blood test?
- No (not required in any US state)
- Common-law marriage?
- Not recognized
- Statute
- Nev. Rev. Stat. §§ 122.010 et seq.
Source: www.clarkcountynv.gov. Fees vary by county within Nevada — check with the local clerk before applying.
Nevada counties — where to apply
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Informational only — not legal advice. Verify all requirements with your local county clerk before applying.