Marriage License Fees

Nevada · 2026

Nevada Marriage License: Cost and Requirements

A marriage license in Nevada costs $102, and there is no waiting period. The license is good for 365 days.

Nevada 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
Clark County$102$20$75No waiting period
Washoe$85$15$75No waiting period
Carson City$85$15$75No waiting period

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

Nevada marriage license rules

License fee

$102 (NRS 122.060)

Clark County charges $102. State law sets the county clerk's base fee at $21; other statutory and county add-ons make up the rest.

Source: clarkcountynv.gov

Waiting period

No waiting period

Washoe County says Nevada has no waiting period.

Source: washoecounty.gov

How long the license is valid

365 days

A license expires one year after it is issued.

Source: leg.state.nv.us

Minimum age and parental consent

17 with consent; 18 without

The minimum age is 18. A 17-year-old may marry only with parental consent plus a district court order, which requires clear and convincing evidence at a hearing.

Source: leg.state.nv.us

What to bring

The clerk accepts a driver's license or state ID, passport, birth certificate with secondary ID, military ID or immigration documents as proof of name and age. Social Security numbers are listed, or applicants state they don't have one.

Source: leg.state.nv.us

Blood test

Not required

Washoe County says no blood test is required.

Source: washoecounty.gov

Do both of you have to appear?

Yes

Both partners normally appear. In extraordinary circumstances the clerk or district court can waive this for one partner.

Source: washoecounty.gov

Who can officiate

Ministers and other religious officials, notaries and marriage officiants with a county certificate of permission, and judges or justices may perform weddings.

Source: leg.state.nv.us

Witnesses

1 required

At least one witness besides the officiant must be at the ceremony.

Source: leg.state.nv.us

Out-of-state couples

No residency rule was found; Nevada licenses are good anywhere in Nevada but not out of state.

Source: washoecounty.gov

Who issues the license

County clerk

Couples apply to the county clerk; Nevada licenses are good only in Nevada.

Source: washoecounty.gov

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

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in Nevada?

$102. Clark County charges $102. State law sets the county clerk's base fee at $21; other statutory and county add-ons make up the rest.

Is there a waiting period in Nevada?

No. Washoe County says Nevada has no waiting period.

How long is a Nevada marriage license valid?

365 days. A license expires one year after it is issued.

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

The minimum age is 18. A 17-year-old may marry only with parental consent plus a district court order, which requires clear and convincing evidence at a hearing.

Does Nevada require a blood test?

No. Washoe County says no blood test is required.

Do you need witnesses to get married in Nevada?

At least one witness besides the officiant must be at the ceremony.

Sources

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

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