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

What Nevada'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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Nevada marriage license at a glance

Fee: $102 at the Clark County Clerk. Card payments carry an extra fee and checks are not accepted. Waiting period: None. You can marry as soon as you have the license. How long it is valid: The license expires one year from the date it is issued.

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

Nevada 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: $102 at the Clark County Clerk. Card payments carry an extra fee and checks are not accepted. (Source: clarkcountynv.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 can marry as soon as you have the license. (Source: clarkcountynv.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
How long the license is valid: The license expires one year from the date it is issued. (Source: clarkcountynv.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Where the license can be used: A license from any Nevada county clerk can be used by an authorized officiant anywhere in the state. The ceremony must take place in Nevada. (Source: leg.state.nv.us, checked October 30, 2026)
Witnesses: At least one witness, who must be someone other than the officiant, must be present for the vows. (Source: clarkcountynv.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Who may officiate: Ministers, other religious officials, notaries public and marriage officiants, each holding a certificate of permission to perform marriages from a Nevada county clerk. (Source: leg.state.nv.us, 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 at least 18. A 17-year-old Clark County resident needs a court order from a Nevada District Court judge. (Source: clarkcountynv.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
ID and documents to bring: Each applicant must show original government-issued photo ID proving name and age. U.S. citizens with a Social Security number must provide it. (Source: clarkcountynv.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Where to apply: Apply online first, then both partners go together to the Clark County Marriage License Bureau. No appointment is needed. (Source: clarkcountynv.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Online application: Yes. Submit an online application, save the confirmation number, then both partners appear in person to pick up the license. (Source: clarkcountynv.gov, checked October 30, 2026)
Certified copy of the marriage certificate: After the officiant files the certificate, order a certified copy online or buy one in person. Clark County charges $20 per certified copy. (Source: clarkcountynv.gov, checked October 30, 2026)

Common questions

How much is a marriage license in Nevada?

$102 at the Clark County Clerk. Card payments carry an extra fee and checks are not accepted. Nevada counties set their own fee. The fee shown is from Clark County, the largest county; ask your county clerk for its fee.

Is there a waiting period to get married in Nevada?

None. You can marry as soon as you have the license.

How long is a Nevada marriage license valid?

The license expires one year from the date it is issued.

Do you need witnesses to get married in Nevada?

At least one witness, who must be someone other than the officiant, must be present for the vows.

Who can officiate a wedding in Nevada?

Ministers, other religious officials, notaries public and marriage officiants, each holding a certificate of permission to perform marriages from a Nevada county clerk.

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

After the officiant files the certificate, order a certified copy online or buy one in person. Clark County charges $20 per certified copy.

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