The Marriage License
Who Must Apply?
A male
and female person at least 18 years of age, not nearer
of kin than second cousins or cousins
of half-blood may be issued a marriage license.
What Type of Information is required?
Proof of age
may be required. Both parties must appear at the
Marriage License Bureau, 200 South
Third Street, 1st floor, Downtown Las Vegas. The
courthouse is open seven days a week, Monday-- Thursday,
8:00 a.m.-midnight. Friday until midnight Sunday.
24 hours on all Nevada legal holidays. (702) 455-4415.
Fax: (702) 455-4929
Is there an Age Requirement?
Adults 18 years of age and older need no consent.
Proof of age will be required through age 21. Persons
16 and 17 years of age must have the consent of
either a parent or legal guardian. Persons between
the ages of 16 and 17 may marry if:
- Consent is given by either parent in person at
the time the license is applied for; or,
- Consent
is given through a notarized affidavit signed
by either parent when not present. This notarized
affidavit of consent must contain the birthdate
of the minor, state the relationship of the party
giving
consent and be written in English.
- ORDER OF
COURT REQUIRED FOR PERSONS UNDER AGE OF
16: A person less than 16 years of age may
marry
only if he or she has the consent of
a parent or legal guardian and authorization
from
a Nevada District
Court. The court may authorize the
marriage of persons less than 16 years of age
in extraordinary circumstances
if the court finds that:
- The marriage will serve the best
interests of such person; and,
- Such
person has the consent required.
What if this is a second marriage?
Your divorce must
be final in the state where granted. The date of
the final decree and the city and state
where granted are required.
How long does it take to Apply?
The application process
takes approximately 15 minutes. There is no waiting
period.
How much does it Cost?
The Marriage license fee is
fifty ($50.00) payable in cash only.
Are Blood Tests Required?
No Blood Tests needed in
Las Vegas.
Any other requirements?
A witness other than the
person performing the ceremony must be present at
the wedding.
NOTE:
If you plan to use your married name at work, be
sure to have your name changed in Social Security
records. This way, you will get credit for all
your earnings. It's easy and it's absolutely free.
Contact any Social Security office. Look in the
telephone book for the address and phone number.
You will need documentary evidence showing both
your old name and your new name.
**As with any other laws, marriage laws can change
so we advise you to check with the county, city,
or town clerk.**
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