The Marriage License Bureau  is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M.
to Midnight. It is open 24 hours on weekends and holidays.
The fee was raised last
year and is currently $55.00 and must be paid in cash.
Identification to verify
the age of the couple. Any valid drivers license can be used. The Age
requirement to marry in Nevada is simple. If you are 18 years or older,
you do not need consent, but proof of age is required. If you are
between 16-17 years of age, you'll need to have either parent (for each
person between those ages) present when the license is issued Or, you
may have a notarized affidavit signed by either parent (of each person
between those ages). If you are below the age of 16, you must have
parental consent and authorization from a Nevada District Court.
Both 'participants' must go to the courthouse in order to get the
license.
One witness (NV requires two witnesses, and your officiate is considered
one)
No blood tests are
required.
All licenses are valid
for one year from the date of issue - IF you choose not to marry right
away. |
Las Vegas is known as the 'Wedding
Capital' of the world. There have been many famous marriages here.
Elvis Presley, Brittany Spears and Michael Jordan for example. They are often referred to as
'quickie weddings' because the ease with which the matrimonial bonds
may be set.