Colorado Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any CO county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.
Cost of License
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is roughly $20.00 dollars, although fees may vary from county to county. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for Colorado?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Colorado to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
Waiting Period
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?
No, you will receive your license immediately.
Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
No, you can marry immediately after receiving your license.
Age Requirement
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger than 18?
If either partner is under 18, one parent or legal guardian 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. If you are under 16 you can not marry without a court order.
Blood Tests and Physical Exams
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.
License Expires
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your license will expire 30 days from the date it is issued.
Divorced and Widowed Applicants
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die?
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. A copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered online.
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
What's the process of legally changing my last name after marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process of notifying several goverment agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
We have created a legal name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding can be considerably convenient.
Miscellaneous Questions
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
Yes, cousin marriages are allowed.
Are common law marriages legal?
Yes, common-law marriages are allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Adams County Clerk450 South Fourth Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
303-654-6020
Map Alamosa County Clerk
P.O. Box 630
Alamosa, CO 81101
719-589-6681
Map Arapahoe County Clerk
5334 South Prince
Littleton, CO 80166
303-795-4520
Map Archuleta County Clerk
P.O. Box 1507
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
970-264-5633
Map Bent County Clerk
P.O. Box 350
Las Animas, CO 81054
719-456-2009
Map Boulder County
County Clerk
2020 13th St, 2nd Flr.
Boulder, CO 80302
303-441-3516
Map Chaffee County Recorder
P.O. Box 699
Salida, CO 81201
719-539-4004
Map Cheyenne County Clerk
51 South 1St St
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
719-767-5685
Map Clear Creek County Clerk
P.O. Box 2000
Georgetown, CO 80444
303-569-3251
Map Conejos County Clerk
P.O. Box 127
Conejos, CO 81129
719-376-5422
Map Costilla County Clerk
P.O. Box 308
San Luis, CO 81152
719-672-3301
Map Delta County
Clerk & Recorder
5th & Palmer
Delta, CO 81416
970-874-2150
Map Denver County Clerk
1437 Bannock, Room 200
Denver, CO 80202
303-640-2628
Map Douglas County Clerk
P.O. Box 1147
Castlerock, CO 80104
303-660-7469
Map Eagle County
Marriage License
P.O. Box 537
Eagle, CO 81631
970-328-8710
Map El Paso County
Clerk And Recorder
200 S. Cascade
Colorado Spring, CO 80901
719-520-6200
Map Elbert County Clerk
P.O. Box 37
Kiowa, CO 80117
303-621-3129
Map Fremont County Clerk
615 Macon, Room 100
Canon City, CO 81212
719-275-1522
Map Garfield County
Marriage License
109 8th St Suite 200
Glenwood Spring, CO 81601
970-945-2377
Map Gilpin County Clerk
Clerk & Recorders Office
203 Eureka, P.O. Box 429
Central City, CO 80427
303-582-5321
Map Grand County Clerk
308 Byers
Hot Sulpher Spg, CO 80451
303-725-3347
Map Gunnison County
Clerk & Recorder
200 East Virginia
Gunnison, CO 81230
970-641-1516
Map Huerfano County Clerks
400 Main St
Wallsenburg, CO 81089
719-738-2380
Map Jackson County Recorder
P.O. Box 337
396 La Fever
Walden, CO 80480
970-723-4334
Map Jefferson County Clerk
100 Jefferson County Pkwy
Golden, CO 80419
303-271-8168
Map Kit Carson County
Clerk And Recorder
P.O. Box 249
Burlington, CO 80807
719-346-8638
Map La Plata County Clerk
P.O. Box 519
Durango, CO 81302
970-382-6283
Map Lake County Clerk
P.O. Box 917
Leadville, CO 80461
719-486-1410
Map Larimer County Clerk
P.O. Box 1280, 80522
Ft.Collins, CO 80521
970-498-7860
Map Las Animas County
Clerk & Recorder
P.O. Box 115
Trinidad, CO 81082
719-846-3314
Map Logan County Recorders
315 Main St
Sterling, CO 80751
970-522-1544
Map Mesa County
Clerk & Recorder
544 Rood St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-244-1670
Map Moffat County
Clerk & Recorder
221 West Victory Way
Craig, CO 81625
970-824-5484
Map Montezuma County Clerk
109 West Main St
Cortez, CO 81321
970-565-3728
Map Montrose County Clerk
320 So. 1St St
Montrose, CO 81401
970-249-3362
Map Morgan County Clerk
P.O. Box 1399
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
970-867-5616
Map Otero County Clerk
P.O. Box 511
La Junta, CO 81050
719-383-3020
Map Ouray County
Clerk & Recorder
541 4th St
Ouray, CO 81427
970-325-4961
Map Park County Clerk
Clerk & Recorder
501 Main St, Annex Bldg.
Fairplay, CO 80440
719-836-2771
Map Phillips County Clerk
221 S. Interocean
Holyoke, CO 80734
970-854-3131
Map Pitkin County Clerk
506 East Main
Aspen, CO 81611
970-920-5180
Map Prowers County Clerk &
Recorders Office
P.O. Box 889
Lamar, CO 81052
719-336-4337
Map Pueblo County Clerk
215 West 10th St
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-583-6000
Map Rio Blanco County
Clerk & Recorder
500 Main St
Meeker, CO 81641
970-878-5068
Map Rio Grande County Clerk
P.O. Box 160
Del Norte, CO 81132
719-657-3334
Map Routt County Clerk
P.O. Box 773598
Steamboat Sprin, CO 80477
970-879-1710
Map San Juan County Clerk
P.O. Box 466
Silverton, CO 81433
303-387-5671
Map San Miguel County Clerk
305 West Colorado Ave
Telluride, CO 81435
970-728-3954
Map Summit County Clerk
P.O. Box 1538
Breckenridge, CO 80424
970-453-3475
Map Teller County
Clerk & Recorder
101 West Bennett
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
719-689-2951
Map Washington County Clerk
P.O. Box "L"
Akron, CO 80720
970-345-6565
Map Weld County Clerk
P.O. Box 459
Greeley, CO 80632
970-353-3840
Map Yuma County Clerk
310 Ash St
Wray, CO 80758
970-332-5809
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