All the stuff you need to know when getting married in Vegas
Getting Married in Las Vegas - Legal Requirements
What are the requirements for getting married in Vegas? Applicants must be:-
- male and female
- at least 18 years old
- not nearer kin than 2nd cousins or cousins of half blood
- not have a husband or wife living
You do not need a blood test and there is no waiting period once license is issued.
What if I am divorced?
You must provide the day, month, year and city of your divorce. The divorce must be final and filed in the country it was granted. You are not required to bring the divorce decree.
How do I apply for a marriage licence?
You can either apply for a marriage license application in person at the Marriage License Bureau in downtown Las Vegas or we will send you forms (you each need to fill in a form) to fill out online prior to your departure.
What do I need to do with the form?
If you have filled out forms online through us, you and your partner just take your reference number, proof of ID (passport or birth certificate accepted so long as your name and age are visible) and $60 cash (extra $5 service charge if you want to use a credit card) to the Express Window in the Marriage License Bureau where you pay for your marriage license before your ceremony.
If you apply for a marriage license when in Vegas you do exactly the same as above except you cannot use the Express Window and will have to take your completed forms to the bureau in person as soon as possible before your wedding date.
Where is the Marriage Licence Bureau?
201 East Clark Avenue, Las Vegas - about a 10-15 min taxi ride from the Strip.
When is the Marriage Licence Bureau open?
It is open daily from 8am - midnight.
Can I get a copy of my marriage licence?
Yes if you put req in writing with $7 fee and an SAE to:-
Clark County Clerk
Marriage Services Division
P.O. Box 551603
Las Vegas
Nevada 89155 1603
Is the marriage legal?
So long as the wedding has been performed in the State of Nevada within 1 year of the marriage license being issued and by a person authorized to perform a wedding ceremony in Nevada then yes!
What documents are required for a renewal of vows?
Some chapels don't require any paperwork, but we recommend to always take proof of ID just in case. You don't need a new marriage license or your original to have your vows renewed.