Marriage License Fees

Utah · 2026

Utah Marriage License: Cost and Requirements

A marriage license in Utah costs $50–$71.75, depending on the county, and there is no waiting period. The license is good for 32 days. A premarital course cuts $20 off.

Utah marriage license fees by county

Fees for the 6 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
Salt Lake County$50$5$50No waiting period
Utah County$71.75—$35No waiting period
Davis County$60——No waiting period
Weber County$50—Not offeredNo waiting period
Washington County$50$10Not offeredNo waiting period
Cache County$50$10$40No waiting period

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

Utah marriage license rules

License fee

$50–$71.75

Counties set the price. Salt Lake County charges $50, Davis County $60 (with 2 certified copies) and Utah County $71.75.

Source: clerk.utahcounty.gov

Premarital course discount

$20 off, $51.75 with course

Utah County takes $20 off for couples who complete marriage education, bringing the fee to $51.75. The required course length was not stated on the pages checked.

Source: clerk.utahcounty.gov

Waiting period

No waiting period

There is no waiting period.

Source: clerk.utahcounty.gov

How long the license is valid

32 days

A Utah license must be used within 32 days.

Source: le.utah.gov

Minimum age and parental consent

16 with consent; 18 without

Ages 16 and 17 need sworn parent or guardian consent given in person plus written approval from a juvenile court judge, and the couple must be less than four years apart.

Source: saltlakecounty.gov

What to bring

Each applicant needs a government-issued photo ID; Utah County verifies it online with a phone scan of the ID and face.

Source: clerk.utahcounty.gov

Do both of you have to appear?

No

Neither applicant has to visit an office in Utah County. Couples who apply in person there must arrive together.

Source: clerk.utahcounty.gov

Applying online

Varies by county

Utah County runs a fully online license process, and Salt Lake County takes applications by appointment. Other counties set their own process.

Official online application

Source: clerk.utahcounty.gov

Who can officiate

Clergy, county clerks and their designees, legislators and judges may officiate, and clerks can name a one-time designee. Self-uniting is not on the "only" list.

Source: saltlakecounty.gov

Witnesses

2 required

Two witnesses age 18 or older are needed at the ceremony.

Source: saltlakecounty.gov

Out-of-state couples

Out-of-state and foreign couples can get a Utah license; Utah County even offers fully remote ceremonies.

Source: clerk.utahcounty.gov

Who issues the license

County clerk

County clerks issue marriage licenses in Utah, and a license from any county works statewide.

Source: saltlakecounty.gov

Not in our data yet: blood test, proxy marriage. Ask your county office.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in Utah?

$50–$71.75, depending on the county. Counties set the price. Salt Lake County charges $50, Davis County $60 (with 2 certified copies) and Utah County $71.75.

Is there a waiting period in Utah?

No. There is no waiting period.

How long is a Utah marriage license valid?

32 days. A Utah license must be used within 32 days.

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

Ages 16 and 17 need sworn parent or guardian consent given in person plus written approval from a juvenile court judge, and the couple must be less than four years apart.

Do you need witnesses to get married in Utah?

Two witnesses age 18 or older are needed 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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