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

What Oregon'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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Oregon marriage license at a glance

Fee: $60, plus $5 more to waive the three-day waiting period. Waiting period: Wait 3 days after the license is issued before the ceremony; the wait can be waived for an extra $5. How long it is valid: Effective 3 days after issue, then valid for 60 days.

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

Oregon 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: $60, plus $5 more to waive the three-day waiting period. (Source: multco.us, checked October 30, 2026)
Premarital education discount: None stated on the official pages we read. Check with your county clerk. Official page
Waiting period: Wait 3 days after the license is issued before the ceremony; the wait can be waived for an extra $5. (Source: multco.us, checked October 30, 2026)
How long the license is valid: Effective 3 days after issue, then valid for 60 days. (Source: multco.us, checked October 30, 2026)
Where the license can be used: The ceremony can be performed anywhere in Oregon, but must be in Oregon. (Source: multco.us, checked October 30, 2026)
Witnesses: Two witnesses age 18 or older must witness the ceremony. (Source: multco.us, checked October 30, 2026)
Who may officiate: Anyone authorized by an active religious congregation or secular organization, or an active federal judge, US magistrate judge or Oregon judicial officer. (Source: multco.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: Applicants must be at least 18 to get a license from Multnomah County. (Source: multco.us, checked October 30, 2026)
ID and documents to bring: Photo ID for each person, such as a driver license, state ID or passport; names must match the application. (Source: multco.us, checked October 30, 2026)
Where to apply: Both parties appear together at the Multnomah Building, 501 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Room 175, Portland. (Source: multco.us, checked October 30, 2026)
Online application: Yes. The application is filled out online first, then both pick up the license in person. (Source: multco.us, checked October 30, 2026)
Certified copy of the marriage certificate: Order in person or by mail from Multnomah County after the license is returned; first copy is $7.75. (Source: multco.us, checked October 30, 2026)

Common questions

How much is a marriage license in Oregon?

$60, plus $5 more to waive the three-day waiting period. Oregon counties set their own fee. The fee shown is from Multnomah County, the largest county; ask your county clerk for its fee.

Is there a waiting period to get married in Oregon?

Wait 3 days after the license is issued before the ceremony; the wait can be waived for an extra $5.

How long is a Oregon marriage license valid?

Effective 3 days after issue, then valid for 60 days.

Do you need witnesses to get married in Oregon?

Two witnesses age 18 or older must witness the ceremony.

Who can officiate a wedding in Oregon?

Anyone authorized by an active religious congregation or secular organization, or an active federal judge, US magistrate judge or Oregon judicial officer.

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

Order in person or by mail from Multnomah County after the license is returned; first copy is $7.75.

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