Utah Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any UT 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 $45.00 dollars. Please Note: In some counties, there is no fee, but an additional charge for the certified copies may be applied., although fees may vary from county to county.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for Utah?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Utah 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, parents or legal guardians 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 30 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.
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?
Yes, cousin marriages are allowed. First cousins may marry if both are 65 or older. If one is over the age of 55 they can marry if they show proof to a superior court judge that one of them is unable to have children.
Are common law marriages legal?
Yes, common-law marriages are allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Beaver County Recorder105 E Center
Beaver, UT 84713
435-438-6480
Map Box Elder County Recorder
1 South Main St
Brigham City, UT 84302
435-734-2031
Map Cache County Recorder
179 North Main
Logan, UT 84321
435-716-7150
Map Carbon County Recorder
120 E Main St
Price, UT 84501
801-637-4700
Map Daggett County Recorder
P.O. Box 218
Manila, UT 84046
435-784-3154
Map Davis County Recorder
P.O. Box 618
Farmington, UT 84025
801-451-3213
Map Duchesne County Recorder
734 N Center St
Duchesne, UT 84021
435-738-2437
Map Emery County Recorder
P.O. Box 698
Castle Dale, UT 84513
435-381-5106
Map Garfield County Recorder
P.O. Box 77
Panguitch, UT 84759
435-676-8826
Map Grand County
125 E Center St
Moab, UT 84532
435-259-1321
Map Iron County
County Recorders
P.O. Box 506
Parowan, UT 84761
435-477-8340
Map Juab County Recorder
160 N Main St
Nephi, UT 84648
435-623-0271
Map Kane County Recorder
76 N Main #14
Kanab, UT 84741
435-644-2458
Map Millard County Recorder
50 S Main St
Filmore, UT 84631
435-743-6223
Map Morgan County Recorder
P.O. Box 886
Morgan, UT 84050
801-829-6811
Map Piute County Recorder
P.O. Box 116
Junction, UT 54740
801-577-2505
Map Rich County Recorder
P.O. Box 322
Randolph, UT 84064
435-793-2415
Map Salt Lake County Recorder
Government Center
2001 South State St, # N 1600
Salt Lake City, UT 84190
801-468-3425
Map San Juan County Recorder
P.O. Box 789
Monticello, UT 84535
435-587-3223
Map Sanpete County Recorder
160 North Main St
Manti, UT 84642
435-835-2131
Map Sevier County Recorder
250 N Main St
Richfield, UT 84701
435-896-9262
Map Summit County Recorder
P.O. Box 128
Coalville, UT 84017
435-783-4351
Map Tooele County Recorder
47 South Main
Tooele, UT 84074
435-882-5550
Map Uintah County Recorder
147 E Main St
Vernal, UT 84078
435-781-0770
Map Utah County Recorder
100 East Center, Room 1300
County Building
Provo, UT 84606
801-370-8109
Map Wasatch County Recorder
25 North Main
Heber City, UT 84032
435-654-3211
Map Washington County Recorder
197 East Tabernacle
St George, UT 84770
435-634-5712
Map Wayne County Recorder
18 S. Main St
Loa, UT 84747
435-836-2731
Map Weber County Recorder
2380 Washington Blvd Fl 3
Ogden, UT 84401
801-399-8400
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