Marriage licenses in Nevada require no blood test or waiting
period, and no appointment is necessary You must obtain your
marriage license from the Courthouse at 200 South 3rd Street,
First Floor, Las Vegas. Both parties must appear in person with
proof of identity (photo ID). The fee will be $55.00 (cash
only). Marriage license issued immediately. You may obtain a
license up to one year prior to your wedding
Marriage License Requirements: Requirements for U.S. citizens
and Non U.S. citizens are the same. It is suggested that Non
U.S. citizens check with your local officials for special
documents that may be needed to ensure that your marriage will
be recognized in your country
Applicants must be a Male and a Female, at least 18 years of
age, and not nearer of kin than second cousins or cousins of
half blood, and not having a husband or wife living.
Applicants may be required to prove their age. Those not having
acceptable identification to prove age may be refused a marriage
license. (Faxed copies, damaged identification, privately issued
ID, check cashing cards or photocopies of identification are
unacceptable.)
Social Security Numbers are required on marriage licenses.
Please know your Social Security Number. Those without knowledge
of their Social Security Number may be refused a marriage
license. It is recognized that Non U.S. citizens will not have a
Social Security Number.
Allowed Identification
Driver's License or State-issued ID card Original or Certified
copy of Birth Certificate Foreign Birth Certificate must be
translated into English and notarized Passport Military
Identification Resident alien card
Minimum Age
For both male and female, age 18, proof of age may be required.
A birth certificate, passport or draft card is acceptable.
Persons between the ages of 16 and 18 may be married with the
consent of a parent or guardian. Proof of age is necessary and
proof of identity of person or persons giving consent may also
be required. A legal guardian must provide proof of appointment
by the court. If a parent or guardian is not present, a
notarized affidavit stating name, age, place of birth and
relationship of person(s) giving consent. For persons under the
age of 16, a Nevada Court Order must be obtained.
Divorce
Divorce papers are not required for a remarriage in Nevada. You
will be required to sign on your marriage license application
that you are legally divorced. A divorce granted in another
state must be final in the state in which it was granted. If you
are divorced, it must be final. You must know the month, year,
city and state in which the divorce was final.
Witness
There must be at least one additional witness other than the
person performing the ceremony.
Courthouse Information Hours: Monday-Friday: 8:00AM to Midnight
Weekends and Legal Holidays: Open 24 Hours Location: 200 South
3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV 89155
Phones: (702) 455-4415 or (702) 455-4416 License Fee: $55.00
(cash only). License issued immediately
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