Marriage License Fees

Idaho · 2026

Idaho Marriage License: Cost and Requirements

A marriage license in Idaho costs $28–$31, depending on the county, and there is no waiting period. The license does not expire.

Idaho marriage license fees by county

Fees for the 3 counties we have verified, largest first. Each row links to a county page with where to apply and the official clerk link.

CountyLicenseCertified copyCourthouse ceremonyWait
Ada County$30$2—No waiting period
Canyon County$28——No waiting period
Kootenai County$31——No waiting period

— means the figure is not in our data. Check the county's official page.

Idaho marriage license rules

License fee

$28–$31 (Idaho Code §31-3205(1)(k))

The fee is a little different in each county: Canyon charges $28, Ada $30 and Kootenai $31 in cash. Card payments cost extra.

Source: kcgov.us

Waiting period

No waiting period

There is no waiting period; you can marry the same day.

Source: adacounty.id.gov

How long the license is valid

Does not expire

An Idaho marriage license does not expire.

Source: adacounty.id.gov

Minimum age and parental consent

16 with consent; 18 without

Couples 18 and up apply normally. A 16- or 17-year-old must come with a parent or legal guardian, and the age gap must be under 3 years.

Source: canyoncounty.id.gov

What to bring

Each partner needs a government ID such as a passport, driver's license or state ID. Non-US residents must also show proof of lawful presence.

Source: canyoncounty.id.gov

Blood test

Not required

No blood test is required.

Source: canyoncounty.id.gov

Do both of you have to appear?

Yes

Both partners must appear together before the deputy clerk.

Source: adacounty.id.gov

Applying online

Varies by county

Counties such as Kootenai and Canyon take the application online, but both partners must still visit the office to get the license.

Official online application

Source: kcgov.us

Who can officiate

Only people authorized by Idaho Code 32-303, such as judges and clergy, may perform weddings.

Source: adacounty.id.gov

Witnesses

None required

Witnesses are not required.

Source: kcgov.us

Out-of-state couples

Neither the couple nor the officiant has to live in Idaho, but the ceremony must take place in Idaho.

Source: kcgov.us

Who issues the license

County Recorder

Licenses are issued by the county recorder (clerk) in each Idaho county; state law sets the recorder's fee.

Source: legislature.idaho.gov

Not in our data yet: premarital course discount, proxy marriage. Ask your county office.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in Idaho?

$28–$31, depending on the county. The fee is a little different in each county: Canyon charges $28, Ada $30 and Kootenai $31 in cash. Card payments cost extra.

Is there a waiting period in Idaho?

No. There is no waiting period; you can marry the same day.

How long is a Idaho marriage license valid?

Does not expire. An Idaho marriage license does not expire.

How old do you have to be to get married in Idaho?

Couples 18 and up apply normally. A 16- or 17-year-old must come with a parent or legal guardian, and the age gap must be under 3 years.

Does Idaho require a blood test?

No. No blood test is required.

Do you need witnesses to get married in Idaho?

Witnesses are not required.

Sources

Last verified . Fees and rules change; confirm with your county before you go. Spot an error? Report it.

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