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.
