Marriage Department

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Effective June 22, 2020:

The Carson City Marriage Department is by appointment only

This includes marriage licensing, officiant applications, and notary bond filing

Click here to order a certified copy of your marriage documents!

How Do I Purchase a Marriage License?

The Marriage Department is open by appointment only.

Please contact the Clerk's office at (775) 887-2084 to schedule an appointment.

Process to Obtain a Marriage License

To obtain a Marriage License, please follows these steps:

Call for an appointment at 775-887-2084. Appointments are weekdays only.
The Clerk’s office will send you an email confirming your appointment providing the Marriage License Application and additional instructions.
The cost is $100.00 ($85 marriage license, $15 certified copy of recorded marriage certificate). Payment may be made using cash or credit/debit card (VISA or MC credit/debit card only). Credit card transactions will incur a 3% transaction fee. Credit cards cannot be processed after 4 pm. Checks will not be accepted.
You will be required to provide your original photo identification at the time you appear for your appointment. We cannot accept an expired ID. Acceptable forms of identification are listed below:
- A driver’s license
- State identification card
- A passport
- Military identification

Fees

To be legally married in the State of Nevada you must apply for a marriage license and have a marriage ceremony. The license fee in Carson City is $100.00. ($85.00 license, $15.00 certified copy of recorded marriage certificate).

Payment may be made by cash or credit card (Visa or Master Card). A transaction fee of 3% of purchase will be added to the credit card order. Credit cards cannot be processed after 4 pm.

Application

Both parties must appear together at the courthouse to show identification and to sign the license or application. Before you come in, you may wish to complete the Marriage License Application form to bring with you when you apply at our office. The marriage license/application is good for one-year after purchase.

*Notice*

Effective October 1, 2019, minors who wish to marry must be 17 years of age, a Nevada resident, and must obtain authorization from the District Court. (AB139, 2019 Legislative Session): First Judicial District Court - Petition for Minor Marriage Court Authorization

How Do I Get Married?

How Do I Record My Marriage Certificate?

Within 10 days after the marriage ceremony, the officiant is responsible to deliver or mail the completed marriage certificate to the County Clerk's office. The certificate is then recorded, a certified copy is prepared, and the certified copy is mailed to the address indicated on the license. This is included in the $100.00 fee to purchase a marriage license. Instant recordings of your marriage certificate are available 5 days a week at no extra charge.

How Do I Purchase a Recorded Marriage Certificate?

Fee Schedule for Marriage Documents

If the license was purchased in Carson City, you may obtain a certified copy ($15.00) of a recorded marriage certificate. Please allow 14 business days for your copies to arrive. All orders are returned via U.S. Postal Service. Our office is no longer taking credit card payments over the phone.

Purchase Online Fee Schedule for Marriage Documents

Click here to purchase a recorded marriage certificate online. Each certified copy is $15.00 plus a processing fee. No refunds on online orders.

Purchase by Mail

Complete a Marriage Record Request Form (PDF) and mail to Carson City Marriage Department, 885 E. Musser Street, Suite 1025, Carson City, NV, 89701. Request form is optional, but you must include pertinent information to identify marriage record and where to mail.

How Do I Search Online for My Marriage Record?

To search for a marriage purchased and recorded in Carson City CLICK HERE. If you did not purchase your license in Carson City (previously known as Ormsby County), contact the County Recorder in the County where you purchased your marriage license. (List of County Recorders)

For answers to the most common questions and directions to our office, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions Page. If you have specific concerns, please call our office.

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