Nevada Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any NV 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 $35.00 to $42.00 dollars, although fees may vary from county to county. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for Nevada?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Nevada 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 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
Carson City Clerk198 N Carson St
Carson City, NV 89701
775-887-2260
Map Churchill County Clerk
10 West Williams Ave
Fallon, NV 89406
775-423-6028
Map Clark County Clerk
309 S. Third St
Third Floor
Las Vegas, NV 89115
702-455-3156
Map Douglas County Clerk
P.O. Box 218
Minden, NV 89423
775-782-9020
Map Elko County Recorder
Courthouse, Room 103
Elko, NV 89801
775-738-3044
Map Esmeralda County Recorder
P.O. Box 491
Goldfield, NV 89013
775-485-6309
Map Eureka County Recorder
P.O. Box 556
Eureka, NV 89316
775-237-5262
Map Humboldt County Recorder
25 West 4th St
Winnemucca, NV 89445
775-623-6343
Map Lander County Recorder
315 South Humboldt
Battle Mountain, NV 89820
775-635-5738
Map Lincoln County Recorder
P.O. Box 218
Pioche, NV 89043
775-962-5390
Map Lyon County Clerk
P.O. Box 927
Yerington, NV 89447
775-463-6501
Map Mineral County Clerk
P.O. Box 1447
Hawthorne, NV 89415
775-945-2446
Map Nye County Clerk
Courthouse
Main St
Tonopah, NV 89049
775-482-8127
Map Ormsby County Clerk
198 North Carson St
Carson City, NV 89701
775-887-2084
Map Pershinng County Clerk
P.O. Box 736
Lovelock, NV 89419
775-273-2208
Map Storey County Clerk
P.O. Box 493
Virginia City, NV 89440
775-847-0969
Map Washoe County Clerk
P.O. Box 11130
Reno, NV 89520
775-328-3260
Map White Pine County Recorder
County Courthouse
Ely, NV 89301
775-289-2341
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