Find out how to get married in OR
If you're getting married in the state of Oregon 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 $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.
There are none. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Oregon to obtain a marriage license that will be valid statewide.
There is a mandatory 3 day waiting period before your license is issued to you. In most states, the waiting period does not include Saturdays, Sundays or federal holidays. In some instances, the day the application is filed is not included within the waiting period timeline.
No, you can get married immediately after your marriage license is issued.
Your license will expire 60 days 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, parental consent forms must be signed. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate.
No blood test or physical exam is required.
If you were previously married, the date of your divorce or the date of your spouse's death must be provided. Bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. If necessary, a copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered from your local vital records office and mailed to you.
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 Oregon 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 Oregon. 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 Oregon marriage license.
No, common-law marriages are not allowed in Oregon. 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 Oregon, nor are they recognized on the federal level.
Oregon has 36 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.
Baker County Clerk
1995 3rd St
Baker, OR 97814
541-523-8207
Benton County Clerk
120 Northwest Fourth St
Corvallis, OR 97330
541-757-6831
Clackamas County Clerk , County Recording Office
2051 Kaen Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
503-655-8661
Clatsop County Clerk , 749 Commercial
P.O. Box 178
Astoria, OR 97103
503-325-8511
Columbia County Recorder
Columbia County Courthouse
St Helens, OR 97051
503-397-3796
Coos County Clerk
Coos County Courthouse
Coquille, OR 97423
541-396-3121
Crook County Clerk
300 E 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
541-447-6553
Curry County Clerk
P.O. Box 746
Gold Beach, OR 97444
541-247-3295
Deschutes County Clerk
1130 Nw Harriman
Bend, OR 97701
541-388-6549
Douglas County Clerk
P.O. Box 10
Roseburg, OR 97470
541-440-4318
Giliam County Recorder
221 S. Oregon St
Condon, OR 97823
541-384-2311
Grant County Clerk
Courthouse
Canyon City, OR 97820
541-575-1675
Harney County Clerk
450 North Buena Vista
Burns, OR 97720
541-573-6641
Hood River County
309 State St
Hood River, OR 97031
541-386-3970
Jackson County Clerk
10 South Oakdale
Medford, OR 97501
541-776-7232
Jefferson County Clerk
657 "C" St
Madras, OR 97741
541-475-4451
Josephine County Clerk
6th & C St, #170
Grants Pass, OR 97526
541-474-5243
Klamath County Recorder
316 Main St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
541-883-5134
Lake County Recorder
513 Center St
Lakeview, OR 97630
541-947-6006
Lane County , Deeds And Records Office
125 East 8th Ave
Eugene, OR 97401
541-682-3653
Lincoln County , Lincoln County Recorder
225 West Olive St, #201
Newport, OR 97365
541-265-4121
Linn County Recorder
P.O. Box 100
Albany, OR 97321
541-967-3831
Malheur County Clerk
251 B St West Box 4
Vale, OR 97918
541-473-5151
Marion County Clerk
100 High St N.E.#110
Salem, OR 97301
503-588-5225
Morrow County Clerk
100 North Court
Heppner, OR 97836
503-676-9061
Multnomah County Clerk
501 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214
503-988-3027
Polk County Clerk
Courthouse, Room 201
Dallas, OR 97338
503-623-9217
Sherman County Clerk
500 Court St
Moro, OR 97039
541-565-3606
Tillamook County Clerk
201 Laurel Ave
Tillamook, OR 97141
503-842-3402
Umatilla County , Recorder or Clerk
216 S.E. 4th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
541-276-7111
Union County Clerk
1100 L. St
La Grande, OR 97850
541-963-1006
Wallowa County Clerk
101 S. River
Enterprise, OR 97828
541-426-4543
Wasco County Clerk
County Court House
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-296-6159
Washington County , Records Division
155 North First St, #130
Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-648-8752
Wheeler County Clerk
701 Adams St
Fossil, OR 97830
541-763-2400
Yamhill County Clerk
Fifth And Evans Room 119
Mcminnville, OR 97128
503-472-9371