Getting Married in Las Vegas!
Las Vegas Wedding Chapels, Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties, Flowers, Hotels, there is so much to do when you are planning the perfect Las Vegas Wedding. Which Las Vegas Chapel will you get Married in? Will there be a reception or will a quick Las Vegas Wedding do?
When you get married in Las Vegas the honeymoon surrounds you. Las Vegas offers wonderful wedding chapels, wedding planners and so much more. Ask a Sin City Chamber member to help you plan your trip and a beautiful Las Vegas Wedding.
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Marriage Bureau
201 Clark Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89155-1603
(702) 671-0600
Fax (702) 385-8911
Las Vegas Marriage Bureau Hours
Open Daily
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 (Midnight)
Including Holidays
File for a Divorce
Divorces are granted to NEVADA STATE residents only. Information on filing for divorce can be obtained through the Clark County Family Law Self-Help Center located on the first floor of the Family Courts and Services Center, 601 N. Pecos, Las Vegas. Information also can be obtainedonline.
Pre-printed Forms
The Las Vegas Justice Court Clerk maintains forms for civil, small claims, temporary protection orders, evictions and writs, which can be found here, or by visiting the Clerk of the Court. The Eighth Judicial District Court’s Clerk of the Court has prepared various court forms to assistattorneys and pro se (proper person) litigants in compliance with Court Rule EDCR 7.20. The forms, in both Word and Adobe PDF formats, are interactive and allow parties to prepare them with a computer and print them out prior to filing them with the Clerk of the Court. Forms for use by pro se (proper person) litigants in Family Court matters can be found at the Clark County Family Law Self-Help Center, located on the first floor of the Family Courts and Services Center, 601 N. Pecos, Las Vegas. In addition, Family Law forms can be found online.
Divorce and Domestic Records
Divorce and Domestic records are maintained in the Clerk of the Court’s Offices located in the Family Court and Services Center Family Courts and Services Center, 601 N. Pecos, Las Vegas. You may mail a request or visit in person. Online records are not available for family related matters.
General License Information up
Marriage License Requirements: Requirements for U.S. citizens and non U.S. citizens are the same.
It is suggested that non U.S. citizens check with your local officials for special documents that may be needed to ensure that your marriage will be recognized in your country.
Applicants must be a Male and a Female, at least 18 years of age, and not nearer of kin than second cousins or cousins of half blood, and not having a husband or wife living.
Applicants may be required to prove their age. Those not having acceptable identification to prove age may be refused a marriage license. (Faxed copies, damaged identification, privately issued I.D., check cashing cards or photocopies of identification are unacceptable.)
Social Security Numbers are required on the Affidavit of Application for a Marriage License. Please know your Social Security Number. Those without knowledge of their Social Security Number may be refused a marriage license. It is recognized that non U.S. citizens will not have a Social Security Number.
NOTE: AS OF JANUARY 1, 2003, THE FEE IS $55.00
Identification:
The following may be used for identification:
- Driver’s License or State-issued I.D. card
- Original or Certified copy of Birth Certificate
- Foreign Birth Certificate must be translated into English and notarized Passport
- Military Identification
- Resident alien card
All documents presented must be translated into English.
Additional Las Vegas Wedding Information up
Blood test: There is no blood test and no waiting period after a license is issued.
Marriage Ceremonies: In order to have a legal marriage, a ceremony must be performed in the State of Nevada within one year from date of issuance of the marriage license by any person licensed or authorized to perform ceremonies in Nevada. The ceremony may be performed in any Wedding Chapel, Church or the Civil Marriage Commissioner’s Office. These marriages are recognized throughout the world. A list of Wedding Chapels is available by clicking on Chapels or Chamber in the Other Links section at the bottom of this page.
Divorced Applicants: Are required to know the Month/Day/Year/City and State of their divorce. The divorce must be final and filed with the courts in the state or country granted. You are not required to bring the divorce decree.
Minor applicants, ages 16 or 17 (not yet age 18): Must have consent of a parent or legal guardian. Minors will need an original or certified copy of the birth certificate which lists the name of the consenting parent. (No photocopies of documents may be accepted.) Legal guardians are required to present a certified copy of the court ordered guardianship papers. (No photocopies may be accepted.) A parent or guardian is required to have acceptable identification to prove they are the parent on the birth certificate or the legal guardian on the guardianship order.
If it is not possible for the parent or guardian to be present, an original, notarized statement in English must be presented with the certified copy of the birth certificate or a certified copy of the guardianship order at the time of the issuance of the marriage license. The notarized statement should contain the parent or legal guardian’s full name, relationship to the minor, minor’s full name, birth date and the statement that the parent or legal guardian gives consent for the minor to marry. All documents must be in English or translated into English by a notary.
A person less than 16 years of age may marry only if either parent or legal guardian files an action, pays all court fees as provided by law, and presents a court order, from a Nevada State Court, authorizing the Clerk to issue the marriage license. Applicants should contact an attorney to prepare the documents. This office has no forms.
License Fees: The fee for a marriage license is $55.00 cash. Correct change is appreciated.
Searches: We are unable to do searches over the phone. There is a $4.00 fee for each certified copy of the license, payable by check or money order to County Clerk. If you do not know the license number, there is an additional search fee of $1.00 per year, per name. Please allow 7-10 working days to process your request.
Copies: Copies of a marriage license or an affidavit of application for marriage license may be obtained by writing:
Attention: Marriage Bureau
County Clerk’s Office
P.O. Box 551603
Las Vegas, Nevada 89155-1603
If you express mail your request, please mail it to:
Attention: Marriage Bureau
County Clerk’s Office
201 Clark Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Source: http://www.co.clark.nv.us/clerk/marriage_information.htm
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Same sex couples deserve equal treatment, legal recognition of their families so come on and declare your devotion through a Domestic Partnership Ceremony. While not legally recognized as a “marriage” in most U.S. Regions, you and your partner will still enjoy a beautiful and joyful ceremony.
Las Vegas Wedding Chapels up
Las Vegas Wedding Chapels are a wonderful place to celebrate your marriage. Chapels in Las Vegas offer a wide variety of themes and atmosphere to choose from. . . enjoy your wedding and best wishes from the Sin City Chamber of Commerce. Getting married is a wonderful experience when you choose Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Wedding Chapels, Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties, Flowers, Hotels, there is so much to do when you are planning the perfect Las Vegas Wedding. Which Las Vegas Chapel will you get Married in?
