Find out how to get married in AK
If you're getting married in the state of Alaska you must first apply for a wedding license at any in-state county clerk office. These offices, some of which are referred to as the "marriage license bureau," are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the requirements you must adhere to in order to get a valid marriage license that can be used statewide. Let's begin…
The marriage license fee is $25.00 dollars. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
There are none. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Alaska to obtain a marriage license that will be valid statewide.
There is a mandatory 3 day waiting period before your license is issued to you. In most states, the waiting period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or federal holidays. In some instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period timeline.
No, you can get married immediately after your marriage license is issued.
Your license will expire 90 days from the date it is issued. Once it expires, it can no longer be used to get married.
Unfortunately, you'll just have to get a brand new one as your expired one will no longer be recognized as valid by the state nor by the person who will be responsible for officiating your marriage.
You must be at least 18 years of age or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
If either partner is under 18, parents or legal guardians must be present. If a parent can not be present, due to death, separation, divorce or other circumstances, proper evidence must be presented for verification. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate.
No blood test or physical exam is required.
If you were previously married, the date of your divorce or the date of your spouse's death must be provided. If the divorce or spouse's death had taken place within the last 60 days, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. If necessary, a copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered from your local vital records office and mailed to you.
When you are married, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This document will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need to complete the process of notifying several government agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
There is an online marriage name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. It's applicable for Alaska or any other state in the union. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding is recommended in order to expedite the name change process.
A proxy marriage, also known as a "proxy wedding," is when one or both partners to be married are unable to physically attend the ceremony. The missing person, or persons, will have someone "stand in" for them and serve as their "proxy."
No, getting married by proxy is not allowed in Alaska. There are actually only five states left that do allow marriage by proxy.
The term "common law marriage" refers to an informal marriage, based upon cohabitation and a mutual understanding by both partners, rather than getting married through a civil or religious ceremony. The latter, more common approach, would require an actual Alaska marriage license.
No, common-law marriages are not allowed in Alaska. This is unsurprising as only one-fifth of the country currently recognizes common law marriage.
Yes, cousin marriages (first, second, etc) are allowed to take place.
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed or legally recognized in Alaska, nor are they recognized on the federal level.
Alaska has 11 offices where a marriage license can be acquired. Simply choose a location below to visit. Phone numbers as well as map and accompanying driving direction links are provided for every address.
Barrow Recorder
, Fairbanks District Court
Vital Statistics
604 Barnette St
Fairbanks, AK 99701
907-452-9210
Bethel Recorder , Bethel District Recorder
204 Eddie Hoffman Hwy
Bethel, AK 99559
907-543-3391
Cape Nome Recorder , Cape Nome District Recorder
P.O. Box 431
Nome, AK 99762
907-443-5178
Homer District Recorder , Department Of Revenue
195 E Bunnell Ave Suite A
Homer, AK 99603
907-235-8136
Juneau District Recorder , Vital Statistics Bureau
350 Main St # 114
Juneau, AK 99801
907-465-3392
Kenai County Clerk , Kenai District Recorder
120 Trading Bay Road # 230
Kenai, AK 99611
907-283-3118
Ketchikan District Recorder
415 Main St, Room 320
Ketchikan, AK 99901
907-225-3142
Kodiak Recorder , Kodiak District Recorder
204 Mission Rd, Room 16
Kodiak, AK 99615
907-486-9432
Palmer District Recorder , Vital Statistics Clerk
435 S Denali St
Palmer, AK 99645
907-746-8102
Sitka Recorder , Sitka District Recorder
210 Lake St # C
Sitka, AK 99835
907-747-3275
State Vital Statistics , Anchorage District Recorder
527 East 4th St
Anchorage, AK 99501
907-269-0990