Marriage License Fees

Oregon · 2026

Oregon Marriage License: Cost and Requirements

A marriage license in Oregon costs $60, depending on the county, and you wait 72 hours before the ceremony. The license is good for 60 days.

Oregon marriage license fees by county

Fees for the 8 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
Multnomah County$60$7.75$11772 hours (3 days)
Washington County$85$7.75$11772 hours (3 days)
Clackamas County$60$7.75—72 hours (3 days)
Lane County$60$7.75$11772 hours (3 days)
Marion County$60$4$11772 hours (3 days)
Jackson County$67$7.75—72 hours (3 days)
Deschutes County$55$4Not offered72 hours (3 days)
Linn County$50——72 hours (3 days)

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

Oregon marriage license rules

License fee

$60 (ORS 106.045)

State law requires a $25 fee on top of other county fees, so totals vary by county; Multnomah County (Portland) charges $60, plus $5 to waive the wait.

Source: multco.us

Waiting period

72 hours (3 days)

The license takes effect three days after the application is signed. A judge can waive the wait for good cause.

Source: oregonlegislature.gov

How long the license is valid

60 days

Once it takes effect, the license is good for 60 days anywhere in Oregon.

Source: oregonlegislature.gov

Minimum age and parental consent

18

Both parties must be at least 18. A 2025 law removed the old parental-consent path for 17-year-olds.

Source: oregonlegislature.gov

What to bring

Bring photo ID for each person. State law puts each applicant's Social Security number on a confidential part of the application.

Source: multco.us

Do both of you have to appear?

Yes

Multnomah County requires both of you in person to pick up the license. State law also requires the written application from both applicants.

Source: multco.us

Applying online

Varies by county

Multnomah County takes the application online, but you still pick up the license in person. Other counties set their own process.

Official online application

Source: multco.us

Who can officiate

Judges, county clerks and deputies, authorized clergy, religious congregations, and secular organizations and their authorized celebrants may officiate anywhere in Oregon.

Source: oregonlegislature.gov

Witnesses

2 required

At least two witnesses must be present. Multnomah's court says witnesses must be 18 or older.

Source: oregonlegislature.gov

Proxy marriage

Not allowed

State law says marriage is entered into in person, and the couple must declare their vows in front of the officiant and witnesses.

Source: oregonlegislature.gov

Out-of-state couples

Multnomah County's eligibility list has no residency rule; the ceremony just has to take place in Oregon.

Source: multco.us

Who issues the license

County clerk

Licenses are issued by the county clerk.

Source: oregonlegislature.gov

Not in our data yet: premarital course discount, blood test. Ask your county office.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in Oregon?

$60, depending on the county. State law requires a $25 fee on top of other county fees, so totals vary by county; Multnomah County (Portland) charges $60, plus $5 to waive the wait.

Is there a waiting period in Oregon?

Yes, 72 hours (3 days). The license takes effect three days after the application is signed. A judge can waive the wait for good cause.

How long is a Oregon marriage license valid?

60 days. Once it takes effect, the license is good for 60 days anywhere in Oregon.

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

Both parties must be at least 18. A 2025 law removed the old parental-consent path for 17-year-olds.

Do you need witnesses to get married in Oregon?

At least two witnesses must be present. Multnomah's court says witnesses must be 18 or older.

Sources

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

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