It's easy to get married in Las Vegas; there are more than enough chapels and willing ministers. Your Las Vegas wedding can be anything from spur-of-moment to over-the-top. You can have a lengthy event with all the trimmings or you can arrive in shorts and be done in 5 minutes. You can have it in a grand location or get it done at a drive-thru. It's really up to you and your intended. No matter what version you choose, you can find everything you need quickly and easily. Before you have your dream wedding, however, there are a few things you should know.

 

 

You don't need to get a blood test.

There is no waiting period after a license is issued.

The current fee for a marriage license is $60.00. Cash and the exact amount is recommended. Credit cards are also accepted. Applicants can use their American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa at the main Las Vegas location only. Note: there is an additional $5.00 service charge when credit cards are used.

Take a document with you that you can use to prove your age. One standard document is your driver's license or photo ID. A passport is an acceptable form of photo ID. (List of acceptable forms of Identification)

The following forms of Identification is acceptable for Out-of-country persons applying for a marriage license. You may provide a foreign birth certificate (must be translated into English and notarized), a valid passport or a resident alien card. Only one form of valid identification is required.

You will need to apply for a marriage license. You can get this from the Marriage Bureau in Clark County. Both parties must be present at the Marriage License Bureau to obtain a marriage license.

Courthouse Hours: 8am - 12 midnight every day. Including holidays.

Out-of-state marriage license are not accepted in the state of Nevada.

Adults 18 yrs and older DO NOT NEED consent but proof of age is required.

Ages 16 -17yrs old will need consent from their parents or legal guardian to get married. The parents or legal guardian will have to be present at the time of the application for a marriage license. If the parents cannot be there, a notarized document stating consent, as well as the birth certificate of the underage applicant, is required.

Under the age of 16 must have parent's consent and authorization from the Nevada District Court. The parent or legal guardian will have to file a court action and presents a court order to the Marriage License Bureau.

A witness other than the individual performing the ceremony is required. The Wedding Chapel will provide a witness if you need one.

If you have been married before, you are not required to bring the divorce decree but the divorce must be final and you must know the exact date of the divorce as well as the city and state where it was granted.

Ministers will request the original license prior to the ceremony or a copy of the original for all vow renewals.

In order to have a legal marriage, a ceremony must be performed in the State of Nevada within one year from the date of issuance of the marriage license. The ceremony may be performed in any wedding chapel, church or the civil marriage commissioner's office.

These marriages are recognized throughout the world.

 

Special note for visitors from foreign countries

 

Marriages performed in the State of Nevada will be recognized by your country, however, some countries may require a certified copy of your marriage certificate and an Apostille from the Nevada Secretary of State to finalize the marriage in your country. An Apostille may be obtained by contacting the Nevada Secretary of State by mail at:

 

Secretary of State

Capitol Complex

Carson City, Nevada 89710

USA

 

It is suggested that non U.S. citizens check with their local officials for any special documents that may be needed to ensure that their marriage will be recognized in their country.

 

Las Vegas Online Marriage License Application

 

To save time and also understand the requirements, you can download a copy of the Las Vegas Marriage license here with instructions in English, French, Italian, Spanish, German and Japanese.

Click here to download the Clark County Marriage license application