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Marriage License and General Information
It's very simple to obtain your marriage license in Nevada.  If you have a valid Driver's License, that's all you need.  If you don't here is the complete Clerk's list of possible ID's.

Before issuing a marriage license, the County Clerk shall require each applicant to provide proof of the applicant’s name and age. The County Clerk may accept as proof of the applicant’s name and age an original or certified copy of any of the following:

• A driver’s license, instruction permit or identification card issued by this state or another state, the District of Columbia or any territory of the United States.
• A passport.
• A birth certificate and a secondary form of identification that contains the name of the applicant. If the birth certificate is written in a language other than English, the County Clerk may request that the birth certificate be translated into English and notarized.
• A military identification card or military dependent identification card issued by any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• A Certificate of Citizenship, Certificate of Naturalization, Permanent Resident Card or Temporary Resident Card issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security.
• Any other document that the county clerk determines provides proof of the applicant’s name and age.

If you have any questions as to whether or not your identification is acceptable, please call in advance at 775-328-3274.

You will not be asked to produce divorce papers (if applicable).  Both have to be present to obtain your license.  Cash payment may be required. Current fee, in Reno or Incline Village, is $55.00. in South Tahoe it is $65.00

For more information contact:
Washoe County - Incline Village County Clerk Office, North Tahoe
In Washoe County (Reno and Incline Village, North Tahoe) the wedding couple needs to appear to pick up the marriage license.  Identification is only one of the above previously mentioned (usually, just a driver's license) see below "Download PDF" file for questions asked. 

Incline Village, Nevada                                                              775 832-4166
855 Alder, Ste. 104
8am-5pm, Tues - Sat
Closed for lunch 12pm-1pm                                                               MapQuest PDF Map To Incline Village Marriage License Bureau
Download PDF file of questions to purchase Marriage License

MapQuest PDF Map To Incline Village Marriage License Bureau

Reno County Clerk Office
775 328-3274
Corner of So. Virginia and Court St.
Open 7 days a week, 8am - 12 midnight                                                       
Download PDF file of questions to purchase Marriage License
 

Carson City, Nevada                                                              775 887-2084
111 North Curry
Call for hours - License is $65.00 (that is $55.00, for the license and an extra $10.00, which means you will automatically be sent a Certified Copy of your marriage certificate, after it has been recorded)

South Tahoe, Nevada                                                                   Douglas County Clerk - Stateline Nevada, South Lake Tahoe
775 586-7290
County Administration Building/Sheriff's Office
175 Hwy. 50, Stateline, NV
9am-8pm, Mon - Sat
10am-3pm Sundays and holidays - License is $65.00 (that is $55.00, for the license and an extra $10.00, which means you will automatically be sent a Certified Copy of your marriage certificate, after it has been recorded)

Minden, Nevada                                                                Douglas County Clerk - Minden
775 782-9014
The Minden Inn
1594 Esmerelda, Minden, NV
9am-5pm Mon-Fri - License is $65.00 (that is $55.00, for the license and an extra $10.00, which means you will automatically be sent a Certified Copy of your marriage certificate, after it has been recorded)

Witnesses: Besides the signature of the wedding officiant, this license only needs one witness (has place for two to sign) and the witness need only be old enough to know that they are witnessing a marriage ceremony (no age requirement), AND be able to sign/print their name on the official marriage license.  This is great because it allows the children (when applicable) to sign as witnesses to their parent's wedding.

New Social Security Law For Name Change Due To Marriage

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California Has Two Marriage Licenses    (no blood test, or waiting period required for either)

1. Standard Marriage License; needs to be purchased from County Clerk and can be used in any county in the State of California.  This is the traditional State license that all States issue for getting married.  Besides the signature of the wedding officiant, this license only needs one witness (has place for two to sign) and the witness need only be old enough to know that they are witnessing a marriage ceremony, AND be able to sign their name on the official marriage license.

2. The California Confidential Marriage Contract, purchased in courthouses, California chapels and through some minister/officiants.  It must be used (ceremony takes place) in the county in which it was purchased.  The bride and groom must be living together as husband and wife at the time they apply for the marriage license, and must sign an affidavit on the license attesting to those facts. The marriage license is a confidential record and is only registered at the County Clerk's Office in the county where it was purchased.  Because it is a "Confidential Marriage Contract", Only the bride or groom may purchase future "copies" of the marriage license, which sounds fine in the beginning, but for the bride and groom to get a future copy "they must present valid picture identification together with the required fee to the County Clerk where the license was originally purchased and file" (unlike the standard State Marriage License that a couple can apply for a future copy with a simple letter and a money order for the state to mail them a certified copy).  Therefore, purchasing a future copy of a California Confidential Marriage Contract could become a bit more difficult, if, in the future, you were to lose your original document.  Persons other than the bride or groom requesting copies of a confidential marriage license may only do so by presenting a court order to the County Clerk in the county where the license is registered (but, truth be told, how many people would be interested in requesting a copy of your marriage license, besides yourselves?).  Copies of confidential marriages are not available from the state office.  Besides the signature of the wedding officiant, this contract/license requires no other witness/signatures.

Explanation of the two license policy, is their a difference?

No blood test required for either license/contract - No waiting period - Must be 18 years of age or older. Must present valid Official Photo Identification (drivers license, state ID, military ID, passport or other official identification) - License is good for 90 days from purchase.  Some counties may require a copy of the final judgment if your previous marriage ended by dissolution or nullity.  No divorce papers necessary if divorce has been final for over 6 months.

Standard Marriage license may be purchased in any county in California and marriage may occur in any county in California. Costs differ in each county.

Confidential license must be purchased in the county where the marriage occurs. Costs differ in each county. Can be issued by many chapels.

New Social Security Law For Name Change Due To Marriage

Your wedding coordinator and floral designer are available to assist you in customizing your package to suit your needs. Cakes, photography, catering and entertainment, including live music can be added to your wedding package. A sales tax of 7.375% will be applied when applicable, i.e. flowers, photography, videography, cakes, rentals.

The Dream-Maker® requires full payment in advance and due to the nature of your purchase, it is not refundable. In case of emergency or severe weather limiting your travel to the Tahoe area, your package is transferable within six months, exclusive of perishables (cakes, flowers), which must be repurchased for the new date at the couple’s full expense.

Weddings performed on National Forest lands are allowed under permit with Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit, USFS. The Dream-Maker® is operated in accordance with USDA policy which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, handicap, religion, familial partners or national origin. Use of Nevada State Park property is allowed with special permission. Each car entering the park is required to pay a day use fee.

All packages are subject to change and availability.