Idaho Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any ID 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 $30.00 on weekdays only. Accepted forms of payment are cash or in-state check.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for Idaho?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Idaho 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, parental consent forms must be signed. 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, although both parties must sign a premarital AIDS education brochure.
License Expires
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your license will expire 1 year 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.
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?
No, cousin marriages are not allowed.
Are common law marriages legal?
No, common-law marriages are not allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Ada County Recorder650 Main St
Boise, ID 83702
208-364-2222
Map Adams County Clerk
P.O. Box 48
Council, ID 83612
208-253-4561
Map Bannock County Recorder
624 East Center, Room 211
Pocatello, ID 83205
208-236-7340
Map Bear Lake County Recorder
P.O. Box 190
Paris, ID 83261
208-945-2212
Map Benewah County Clerk
Courthouse
St Maries, ID 83861
208-245-3212
Map Bingham County Clerk
501 North Maple St
Blackfoot, ID 83221
208-785-5005
Map Blaine County Recorder
206 1st Ave. S., Ste. 200
Hailey, ID 83333
208-788-5505
Map Boise County Recorder
P.O. Box 157
Idaho City, ID 83631
208-392-4431
Map Bonner County Recorder
1500 Hwy 2, Suite 335
Sand Point, ID 83864
208-265-1490
Map Bonneville County
Clerk Recorder
605 North Capital Ave
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
208-529-1350
Map Boundary County Recorder
315 Kootenai St
P.O. Box 419
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
208-267-2242
Map Butte County Clerk
P.O. Box 737
Arco, ID 83213
208-527-3021
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P.O. Box 430
Fairfield, ID 83327
208-764-2242
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1115 Albany St
Caldwell, ID 83605
208-454-7552
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P.O. Box 775
Soda Springs, ID 83276
208-547-4342
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Cassia County Courthouse
1459 Overland Ave, # 105
Burley, ID 83318
208-678-5240
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P.O. Box 205
Dubois, ID 83423
208-374-5304
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P.O. Box 586
Orofino, ID 83544
208-476-5615
Map Custer County Clerk
P.O. Box 385
Challis, ID 83226
208-879-2360
Map Elmore County Recorder
150 South 4th East
Mountain Home, ID 83647
208-587-2130
Map Franklin County Recorder
39 West Oneida
Preston, ID 83263
208-852-1090
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151 W 1st N.
Saint Anthony, ID 83445
208-624-7332
Map Gem County Recorder
415 E Main St
Emmett, ID 83617
208-365-4561
Map Gooding County Clerk
P.O. Box 417
Gooding, ID 83330
208-934-4841
Map Idaho County Recorder
Idaho County Courthouse, Rm 5
Grangeville, ID 83530
208-983-2751
Map Jefferson County Clerk
134 North Clark
Rigby, ID 83442
208-745-7756
Map Jerome County Recorder
P.O. Box 407
Burley, ID 83318
208-324-8811
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501 Government Way
Coer D' Alene, ID 83814
208-769-4400
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522 South Adams
P.O. Box 8068
Moscow, ID 83843
208-882-8580
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206 Courthouse Drive
Salmon, ID 83467
208-756-2815
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P.O. Box 39
Nezperce, ID 83543
208-937-2661
Map Lincoln County Clerk
111 W B St
Shoshone, ID 83352
208-886-7641
Map Madison County Recorder
159 East Main
Rexburg, ID 83440
208-356-3662
Map Minidoka County Recorder
P.O. Box 474
Rupert, ID 83350
208-436-9511
Map Nez Perce County Recorder
P.O. Box 896
Lewiston, ID 83501
208-799-3020
Map Oneida County Clerk
10 Court St
Malad City, ID 83252
208-766-4116
Map Owyhee County Clerk
P.O. Box 128
Murphy, ID 83650
208-495-2421
Map Payette County Recorder
1130 3rd Ave North
Payette, ID 83661
208-642-6000
Map Power County Clerk
543 Bannock
American Falls, ID 83211
208-226-7611
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P.O. Box 1049
Wallace, ID 83873
208-752-1264
Map Teton County Recorder
89 North Main
Driggs, ID 83422
208-354-2905
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County Recorder
P.O. Box 126
Twin Falls, ID 83303
208-736-4004
Map Valley County Recorder
219 North Main
Cascade, ID 83611
208-382-4297
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P.O. Box 670
Weiser, ID 83672
208-549-2092
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