Application:
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. Proof of age may be required.
Both parties must appear at the Marriage License Bureau in the County Court House, 200 S. 3rd street.
Blood Tests/Waiting Periods:
Blood tests are not required and there is no waiting period.
Hours:
Monday through Thursday 8 AM to 12:00 Midnight;
Friday 8 AM until Sunday 12:00 Midnight;
Open 24 hours all legal holidays.
Fee:
$35.00 all hours
Consent:
Persons between the ages of 16 and 18 may marry if:
A. Consent is given in person at the time of application, by either parent or legal guardian. Legal guardian must have court order showing proof of legal guardianship. Person giving consent must have proof of identity.
B. Consent is given by notarized affidavit of consent, which must be written in English and contains the birth date of the minor and must state the relationship of person giving consent.
Order of Court for Persons Under Age 16:
A person less than 16 years of age may marry if either parent or legal guardian files an action, pays all court fees as provided by law, and presents a court order, from a Nevada State Court, authorizing the clerk to issue a license.
Divorce Requirements:
In order to obtain a Marriage License and have a legal marriage, divorces must be final in the state where granted. The date of the final decree and the city and state where granted are required.
Marriage Ceremonies:
To be legally married a marriage ceremony must be performed by a Commissioner of Civil Marriages, or any other person authorized to perform marriages in the State of Nevada.
Witness:
One witness to the marriage ceremony is required by state law.
Past Marriage Records:
For a fee of $4.00, you may obtain a certified copy of a marriage application. Write to the Office of the County Clerk, 200 S. Third St., P.O. Box 551601; Las Vegas, NV. 89155-1601. You may obtain a copy of the certificate of proof of marriage for a fee of $7.00 from the Clark County Recorder, P.O. Box 551510; Las Vegas, NV. 89155-1510. Please include the date of marriage and names of the bride and groom with your request.
