Marriage Licenses
General Information
- In-person license fees may be paid with cash, credit/debit or check. Online license fess may be paid only with credit/debit and an additional $20 waivable fee is assessed for applying online (sorry, the State requires it).
- Fees are non-refundable.
- Licenses are valid for 32 days from the date of purchase. Do not apply for a license until you are within 32 days of your ceremony date.
- Licenses can be used anywhere in-person within Utah. Online or international ceremonies are acceptable provided that the officiant is physically present within Utah at the time of the ceremony.
- The fee for in-person or online ceremonies that we perform during business hours is $50. Outside of business hours fee: $100 minimum, more if travel required.
- The fee is $50.00 for a marriage license which includes 2 certified copies (international shipping rates are higher).
- Additional certified copies are $10.00 for the first copy and $2.00 for each additional copy purchased at the same time.
- Both applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must have valid government issued picture ID (driver’s license, military ID, passport, State ID)
- Must appear in person by appointment accompanied by parent or legal guardian.
- Must present certified Birth Certificate (issued by the State).
- In the case of divorced parents, the parent must provide proof of guardianship (court papers) to be attached to the application.
A Petition for Authorization to Marry and Court Order form must be obtained from the Clerk’s Office and taken to the Juvenile Court Judge in addition to requirements for minor ages 16-17.
Apply Online
- Reminder: fees are non-refundable
- Be prepared to upload copies of each applicant’s ID and a selfie, as directed on the application. Missed this step when applying? Use the button below to submit your documents.
- Once ID is verified, we will email your license along with instructions for your officiator.
- Print a color copy of your license.
Print a copy of the officiant instructions worksheet to give to the individual performing your ceremony - Use black ink for all required signatures. The information must be complete before you/your officiator returns the completed license to us.
Apply In Person
- Reminder: Fees are non-refundable
- Walk-in or schedule an appointment online.
- Both parties must be present with ID.
- Cash, check or card can be used for payment.
- Plan on 15-20 mins to fill out the application in person
Please, no walk-in services after 4:15pm
Ready to change your name after getting married?
Once you receive your certified copies of your completed marriage license, visit these entities to complete your name change:
- Find a Social Security Office near you
- Visit your local Driver’s License Division office
