Guest Author - Victoria
In Vegas, weddings are perfomed around the clock but a trip to the marriage license bureau is required before Elvis can marry you. Here is some key information necessary for getting married in Las Vegas.
Cost
The license fee is $55.00 cash. No appointment is necessary.
Blood Test
There is no blood test and no waiting period after a license is issued.
Application
Both parties must appear at the Marriage License Bureau, 1st floor, 200 South Third Street.
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. These marriages are recognized throughout the world.
Witness
There must be at least one additional witness other than the person performing the ceremony.
Allowed Identification
1. Driver's License or State-issued ID card.
2. Original or Certified copy of Birth Certificate.
3. Foreign Birth Certificate must be translated into English and notarized.
4. Passport.
5. Military Identification.
6. Resident alien card.
PLEASE NOTE
If you are divorced, it must be final. You must know the month, year, city and state in which the divorce was final.
If you are under the age of 18 and over the age of 16, you must have parental consent.
Las Vegas Marriage License Bureau
200 S. 3rd Street, 1st floor
Las Vegas, NV 89155-1601
Phone: 702-455-4415
Fax: 702-455-4929
Monday - Thursday 8:00AM - Midnight
Friday 8:00AM - Sunday Midnight
Holidays open 24 hours
Directions to the Clark County Courthouse in Las Vegas
Drive north on Las Vegas Blvd towards downtown. Turn left (west) on Carson Avenue. The Clark County Courthouse is located on the northeast corner of 3rd St. and Carson Avenue. The Marriage License Bureau is on the first floor.
Las Vegas Wedding Chapels
Once you get your marriage license there is no waiting time or blood test needed before you can get married. Here is a list of the most popular Las Vegas wedding chapels, surely one will fit your personality.
