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Idaho marriage license: fee, waiting period and how to apply

What Idaho's official pages say about getting married there: the fee, the waiting period, how long the license lasts, witnesses, officiants, ID and where to apply. Each rule links its source.

By Wedding RemedyPublished October 30, 2026

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Idaho marriage license at a glance

Fee: $30 at the Ada County Recorder, payable by card (with a service fee), cash, or check. Waiting period: None. You may marry the same day the license is issued. How long it is valid: The Ada County page says the license has no expiration date.

Idaho counties set their own fee. The fee shown is from Ada County, the largest county; ask your county clerk for its fee.

Idaho marriage license rules

The rules below restate official pages, linked with the date they were read. Last checked October 30, 2026. Rules and fees change, and this is not legal advice: confirm with the clerk where you apply before you rely on a rule.

Fee: $30 at the Ada County Recorder, payable by card (with a service fee), cash, or check. (Source: adacounty.id.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Premarital education discount: None stated on the official pages we read. Check with your county clerk. Official page
Waiting period: None. You may marry the same day the license is issued. (Source: adacounty.id.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
How long the license is valid: The Ada County page says the license has no expiration date. (Source: adacounty.id.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Where the license can be used: An Idaho license must be used within Idaho. It cannot be used for a ceremony in another state or abroad. (Source: adacounty.id.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Witnesses: Check with your county clerk. Official page
Who may officiate: Current or retired Idaho justices and judges, current or former governor, lieutenant governor, mayors, federal and tribal judges, and a priest or minister of the gospel of any denomination. (Source: legislature.idaho.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Officiants ordained online: Not stated here. Ask the county clerk before you rely on an online ordination. Official page
Age: Must be 18. Applicants 16 or 17 need a parent or guardian's consent affidavit; under 16 not allowed. A minor cannot marry a partner over 3 years apart in age. (Source: adacounty.id.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
ID and documents to bring: Both applicants need a non-expired government photo ID and a Social Security number. Without an SSN, a denial letter, valid passport and proof of legal entry are required. (Source: adacounty.id.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Where to apply: In person, together, at the Ada County Recorder's Office, Ada County Courthouse, 200 W Front St, Room 1207, Boise. Open Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. (Source: adacounty.id.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Online application: Yes. The online application must be completed before you come to the Recorder's Office to pick up the license. (Source: adacounty.id.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Certified copy of the marriage certificate: One certified copy is mailed to you after the completed license is returned. Additional copies cost $2 each from the Recorder's Office. (Source: adacounty.id.gov, checked October 30, 2026)

Common questions

How much is a marriage license in Idaho?

$30 at the Ada County Recorder, payable by card (with a service fee), cash, or check. Idaho counties set their own fee. The fee shown is from Ada County, the largest county; ask your county clerk for its fee.

Is there a waiting period to get married in Idaho?

None. You may marry the same day the license is issued.

How long is a Idaho marriage license valid?

The Ada County page says the license has no expiration date.

Who can officiate a wedding in Idaho?

Current or retired Idaho justices and judges, current or former governor, lieutenant governor, mayors, federal and tribal judges, and a priest or minister of the gospel of any denomination.

How do you get a certified copy of a Idaho marriage certificate?

One certified copy is mailed to you after the completed license is returned. Additional copies cost $2 each from the Recorder's Office.

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