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Marriage licenses can be obtained
from the Salt Lake County Clerk’s Office,
Marriage Division. In addition to providing marriage licenses this division
also performs in-office marriage ceremonies for a $25 fee. We accept cash, check, money order, MasterCard or Visa. Please call
468-3439
to make an appointment.
Please click here for a list of marriage officiates who
are willing to travel
to perform marriage ceremonies.
Where to Apply for a Marriage License
Salt Lake County Clerk, Marriage License Division
2001 South State Street #S2200
Salt Lake City, Utah 84190-1050
(801) 468-3439
Hours: Weekdays 8 am - 5 pm
How to Apply
Both parties must appear at the County Clerk's office with proof of age (valid driver's license), and pay a license fee of $50.00 by cash, check, money
order, MasterCard or Visa. The license fee is non-refundable
and includes two certified copies.
When to Apply
When both parties appear and present the required documents, a marriage license
is issued and becomes effective immediately. Marriage licenses may be used
immediately upon purchase, but must be used within 30 days from the date of
purchase at which
time the license expires. Refunds and extensions cannot be granted.
A license issued in Salt Lake County may be used in any county in the State of Utah.
Identification and proof of age is required of all persons.
If a divorce has been granted within the last 30 days, you need to provide a certified copy of the divorce decree.
Minors Requesting a Marriage License
A minor must obtain consent from a parent or legal guardian. A parent or legal
guardian must give sworn consent in-person at the time of application and must
have proper identification. If the parents of the minor are divorced, consent
shall be given by the parent having legal custody of the minor as evidenced
by an oath of affirmation to the clerk. If the parents of the minor are divorced
and have been awarded joint custody of the minor, consent shall be given by
the parent having physical custody of the minor the majority of the time as evidenced
by an oath of affirmation to the clerk. If the minor is not in the custody
of a parent, the legal guardian shall provide the consent and provide proof
of guardianship by court order as well as an oath of affirmation.
Individuals requesting a marriage license who are 15 years of age must provide
a certified birth certificate and have parental consent to be married. They
must obtain written authorization from a judge of the court exercising juvenile
jurisdiction in the county where either party to the marriage resides or a court commissioner
as permitted by rule of the Judicial Council.
NOTE: The judge or court commissioner shall require that both parties to the
marriage complete premarital counseling. This requirement may be waived if
premarital counseling is not reasonably available.
Individuals requesting a marriage license who are 16 and 17 years of age must
provide a certified birth certificate and have parental consent to be married.
Individuals requesting a marriage license who are 18 and over must bring ONE of the following:
- Valid Driver’s license;
- Birth certificate (plus a secondary identification);
- Utah identification card;
- Passport;
- A marriage license may be issued at the age of 18 years without parental consent.
First Cousins Applying for a Marriage License
First cousins may marry if they are 65 years of age or older. If they are between
55 and 64 years of age, the district court in the county where they reside
must find that either person is incapable of reproduction in order for them to be
married.
Qualifications
Any persons related to each other within and not including the fifth degree
of consanguinity, except for cousins as stated above, may not be married.
Purchase of a License Proper Identification
- Proof of age
- $50.00 license fee by cash, check, money
order, MasterCard or Visa (license fee includes two certified copies)
- Parents, guardian, or consent form (if applicable)
- Authorization form from juvenile court judge (if applicable)
Certified Copies
Additional certified copies of your marriage license are available upon request
in-person or by mail. If requesting by-mail, please include:
- Name of person requesting copy
- Address of requestor
- Name of applicants with the name used by the woman at the time of application.
- Date and place of marriage
- License number if possible
- $2.00 per uncertified copy
- $5.00 per certified copy
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