- There are minimal requirements for obtaining a Nevada marriage license.getting married image by Bettina Baumgartner from Fotolia.com
In Las Vegas alone, thousands of people get married each year, and since the requirements for a Nevada marriage license are minimal, couples from around the United States head to Reno or Las Vegas to get married and have a honeymoon. If you plan to get a marriage license in Nevada, you need to be aware of the following state requirements. - In Nevada, one of the most important requirements to obtain a marriage license is to show the county recorder clerk proof of your identification. A photo ID is needed, and may be from any state. In Clark County, where Las Vegas is located, there are various forms of photo ID you can submit to prove identification, including a driver's license, military ID, passport, permanent resident card or proof of citizenship provided by the U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services. These documents can also prove that the applicant is over 18 years old, which is necessary to apply for a license in Nevada without a legal guardian.
- The application fee for a marriage license is currently $60, which may be paid with cash, a credit card, a cashier's check or a money order. This fee may vary between counties. To save time, you can print out the marriage license application from the county clerk's website and fill it out before going to the courthouse. Once your application is approved, Nevada requires that you have your official wedding ceremony within one year of the approval date. If you wish to forgo a ceremony, you can be legally wed in the civil marriage commissioner's office in the courthouse.
- The state of Nevada allows individuals who are 16 or 17 years of age to get married, as long as a parent or legal guardian is present at the time of submitting the marriage license application. Minors need to bring their original birth certificate to show proof of age, and legal guardians must present proof of guardianship. If a parent or legal guardian is unable to accompany the minor to the courthouse for a license, a notarized statement from the parent or guardian is required. The statement must have the full name of the parent or guardian, as well as the minor's age and name. The statement should also include that consent has been given for the minor to be married.
