Find out how to get married in NV
If you're getting married in the state of Nevada 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 roughly $35.00 to $42.00 dollars, although fees may vary from county to county. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
There are none. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Nevada to obtain a marriage license that will be valid statewide.
There is no waiting period. You will receive your marriage license immediately after you submit your application.
No, you can get married immediately after your marriage license is issued.
Your license will expire 1 year 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, 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.
No blood test or physical exam is required.
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided.
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 Nevada 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 Nevada. 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 Nevada marriage license.
No, common-law marriages are not allowed in Nevada. This is unsurprising as only one-fifth of the country currently recognizes common law marriage.
No, cousin marriages are not allowed.
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed or legally recognized in Nevada, nor are they recognized on the federal level.
Nevada has 18 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.
Carson City Clerk
198 N Carson St
Carson City, NV 89701
775-887-2260
Churchill County Clerk
10 West Williams Ave
Fallon, NV 89406
775-423-6028
Clark County Clerk , 309 S. Third St
Third Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89115
702-455-3156
Douglas County Clerk
P.O. Box 218
Minden, NV 89423
775-782-9020
Elko County Recorder
Courthouse, Room 103
Elko, NV 89801
775-738-3044
Esmeralda County Recorder
P.O. Box 491
Goldfield, NV 89013
775-485-6309
Eureka County Recorder
P.O. Box 556
Eureka, NV 89316
775-237-5262
Humboldt County Recorder
25 West 4th St
Winnemucca, NV 89445
775-623-6343
Lander County Recorder
315 South Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
775-635-5738
Lincoln County Recorder
P.O. Box 218
Pioche, NV 89043
775-962-5390
Lyon County Clerk
P.O. Box 927
Yerington, NV 89447
775-463-6501
Mineral County Clerk
P.O. Box 1447
Hawthorne, NV 89415
775-945-2446
Nye County Clerk , Courthouse
Main St
Tonopah, NV 89049
775-482-8127
Ormsby County Clerk
198 North Carson St
Carson City, NV 89701
775-887-2084
Pershinng County Clerk
P.O. Box 736
Lovelock, NV 89419
775-273-2208
Storey County Clerk
P.O. Box 493
Virginia City, NV 89440
775-847-0969
Washoe County Clerk
P.O. Box 11130
Reno, NV 89520
775-328-3260
White Pine County Recorder
County Courthouse
Ely, NV 89301
775-289-2341