Oregon Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any OR 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 $60.00 dollars. There are no exceptions or waivers to the license fee. No extensions or refunds are made once the license is issued. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for Oregon?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Oregon 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?
Yes, there is a mandatory 3 day waiting period. In most states, the waiting period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or holidays. In some instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period.
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.
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 60 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?
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
Baker County Clerk1995 3rd St
Baker, OR 97814
541-523-8207
Map Benton County Clerk
120 Northwest Fourth St
Corvallis, OR 97330
541-757-6831
Map Clackamas County Clerk
County Recording Office
2051 Kaen Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
503-655-8661
Map Clatsop County Clerk
749 Commercial
P.O. Box 178
Astoria, OR 97103
503-325-8511
Map Columbia County Recorder
Columbia County Courthouse
St Helens, OR 97051
503-397-3796
Map Coos County Clerk
Coos County Courthouse
Coquille, OR 97423
541-396-3121
Map Crook County Clerk
300 E 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
541-447-6553
Map Curry County Clerk
P.O. Box 746
Gold Beach, OR 97444
541-247-7017
Map Deschutes County Clerk
1130 Nw Harriman
Bend, OR 97701
541-388-6549
Map Douglas County Clerk
P.O. Box 10
Roseburg, OR 97470
541-440-4318
Map Giliam County Recorder
221 S. Oregon St
Condon, OR 97823
541-384-2311
Map Grant County Clerk
Courthouse
Canyon City, OR 97820
541-575-1675
Map Harney County Clerk
450 North Buena Vista
Burns, OR 97720
541-573-6641
Map Hood River County
309 State St
Hood River, OR 97031
541-386-3970
Map Jackson County Clerk
10 South Oakdale
Medford, OR 97501
541-776-7232
Map Jefferson County Clerk
657 "C" St
Madras, OR 97741
541-475-4451
Map Josephine County Clerk
6th & C St, #170
Grants Pass, OR 97526
541-474-5243
Map Klamath County Recorder
316 Main St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
541-883-5134
Map Lake County Recorder
513 Center St
Lakeview, OR 97630
541-947-6006
Map Lane County
Deeds And Records Office
125 East 8th Ave
Eugene, OR 97401
541-682-3653
Map Lincoln County
Lincoln County Recorder
225 West Olive St, #201
Newport, OR 97365
541-265-4121
Map Linn County Recorder
P.O. Box 100
Albany, OR 97321
541-967-3831
Map Malheur County Clerk
251 B St West Box 4
Vale, OR 97918
541-473-5151
Map Marion County Clerk
100 High St N.E.#110
Salem, OR 97301
503-588-5225
Map Morrow County Clerk
100 North Court
Heppner, OR 97836
503-676-9061
Map Multnomah County Clerk
610 Southwest Alder, #300
Portland, OR 97205
503-248-3027
Map Polk County Clerk
Courthouse, Room 201
Dallas, OR 97338
503-623-9217
Map Sherman County Clerk
500 Court St
Moro, OR 97039
541-565-3606
Map Tillamook County Clerk
201 Laurel Ave
Tillamook, OR 97141
503-842-3402
Map Umatilla County
Recorder or Clerk
216 S.E. 4th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
541-276-7111
Map Union County Clerk
1100 L. St
La Grande, OR 97850
541-963-1006
Map Wallowa County Clerk
101 S. River
Enterprise, OR 97828
541-426-4543
Map Wasco County Clerk
County Court House
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-296-6159
Map Washington County
Records Division
155 North First St, #130
Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-648-8752
Map Wheeler County Clerk
701 Adams St
Fossil, OR 97830
541-763-2400
Map Yamhill County Clerk
Fifth And Evans Room 119
Mcminnville, OR 97128
503-472-9371
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