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Marriage license Laws in the state of Nevada, here is what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the Nevada marriage laws before filling out the Nevada marriage license form.

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In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. This is the document in your state that allows you to officially tie the knot under the law. The rules for acquiring your marriage license varies from state to state, so you should check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are.

You'll typically need to apply for your marriage license at least one month before your wedding ceremony. You'll traditionally need to send in your birth certificates, tax information, and other official documents. You don't, however, want to apply for your marriage license too early. In some states, the licenses do expire, if you don't get married within a few months.

When you apply for your license, you'll not only need a proof of identification and age, will need to provide any information about previous marriages, and will need to pay a nominal fee. You will also need to have a witness when you sign the application, so plan on bringing your maid of honor or best man with you. The bride will need to know what her married name will be before she signs the marriage certificate. You'll have to write that name on the application.

And, believe it or not, just because you have your marriage license sent to you in the mail does not mean you are officially married. You need to have a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman sign the document. On your wedding day, you'll give your chaplain your marriage license, then after the ceremony, he'll sign it and send it to the proper government agency for validation.

Requirements may vary as each county and city in Nevada, especially Las Vegas, could have their own requirements. If you have questions, please contact the appropriate Nevada clerk's office listed below.

Battle Mountain  Carson City  Carson City  Elko  Ely  Eureka

Fallon  Goldfield  Hawthorne  Las Vegas  Lovelock  Minden

Pioche  Reno  Tonopah  Virginia City  Winnemucca  Yerington

ID Requirement:

Valid picture identification. Acceptable identification includes valid Driver's License, valid Identification Card from DMV, valid Passport, Resident Alien card, Military ID, or Certified or original Birth Certificate.

If a foreign birth certificate, it must be translated into English and notarized. You need to know your social security number, too!

Residency Requirement:

You do not have to be a resident of Nevada.

Previous Marriages:

If you were previously married, your divorce must be final. You need to know the date (month, year) of your divorce and the location (city and state) where you were divorced.

Covenant Marriage Option:

No.

Waiting Period in Nevada:

There is no waiting period to get married in Nevada.

Fees in Nevada:

You will have to pay $35.00 - $65.00 (depends on County) to get married in Nevada - cash only. Some counties may accept a local check. Clark County (Las Vegas) charges $60 and accepts cash only.

Other Tests:

No blood tests.

Proxy Marriages:

No. Both parties must be present.

Common Law Marriages:

No.

Same Sex Marriages:

No.

Renewing Your Vows:

No. The county clerk's office is prohibited from issuing a new Marriage License to couples currently married.

You may renew your wedding vows at a church or wedding chapel, but they may require you to bring a copy of your Marriage Certificate for proof of marriage before performing the renewal ceremony.

Cousin Marriages:

Not nearer of kin than second cousins or cousins of half blood.

Las Vegas Weddings:

If you are considering having a Las Vegas wedding, please note that the Friday, Saturday and holiday all-night counter at the Las Vegas Marriage Bureau will only be open from 8 a.m. to midnight. We recommend calling the Las Vegas Marriage Bureau at (702) 671-0600 to verify when they are open.

Under 18:

If you are 16 or 17 years old, you must have one parent or legal guardian present. A notarized written permission is also acceptable. It must be written in English and needs to state the name, birth date, age of the minor child, along with the relationship of the person giving consent. The notary must note that the parent or guardian personally appeared before or was subscribed and sworn to.

If you are under 16, marriage can be authorized only by court order when the request has been filed by either parent or legal guardian.

Officiants:

Any ordained or licensed clergymen who have obtained a certificate of permissions to perform marriages and justices of the peace can perform weddings in Nevada.

Miscellaneous:

Requirements for U.S. citizens and Non U.S. citizens are the same. The license is valid for 1 year from the date it is issued. It may be used anywhere within the State of Nevada.

Copy of Certificate of Marriage:

Office of Vital Records
4150 Technology Way, Suite 104
Carson City, NV 89706
775.684.4242

Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.

It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.

To notify us of corrections or additions send an email to update@usmarriagelaws.com.  Please include the state and county information.

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Nevada County Clerk's Office

Carson City Clerk Carson City, NV 775.887.2260	Churchill County Clerk Fallon, NV 775.423.6028	Clark County Clerk Las Vegas, NV 702.455.3156
Douglas County Clerk Minden, NV 775.782.9020	Elko County Recorder Elko, NV 775.738.3044	Esmeralda County Recorder Goldfield, NV 775.485.6309
Eureka County Recorder Eureka, NV 775.237.5262	Humboldt County Recorder Winnemucca, NV 775.623.6343	Lander County Clerk Battle Mountain, NV 775.635.5738
Lincoln County Recorder Pioche, NV 775.962.5390	Lyon County Clerk Yerington, NV 775.463.6501	Mineral County Clerk Hawthorne, NV 775.945.2446
Nye County Clerk Tonopah, NV 775.482.8127	Ormsby County Clerk Carson City, NV 775.887.2084	Pershinng County Clerk Lovelock, NV 775.273.2208
Storey County Clerk Virginia City, NV 775.847.0969	Washoe County Clerk Reno, NV 775.328.3260	White Pine County Recorder Ely, NV 775.289.2341

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