The Las Vegas Adventurer

Las Vegas has long been dubbed the Wedding Capitol of the World, and with good reason! Last year alone Clark County (where Las Vegas is located) issued upwards of 114,000 marriage certificates, down a few thousand from 2004’s 124,000+.

We didn’t get married in Vegas (though the mention of eloping did come up a few times), but I know the licensing process isn’t any more difficult than anywhere else, and may actually be a little easier seeing as how often it’s done! Keep in mind that as of January 1, 2008 all marriage license applicants need proper identification! Other requirements include:

Marriage License Requirements:

Requirements for U.S. citizens and non U.S. citizens are the same.

~ It is suggested that non U.S. citizens check with your local officials for special documents that may be needed to ensure that your marriage will be recognized in your country.

~ Applicants must be a Male and a Female, at least 18 years of age, and not nearer of kin than second cousins or cousins of half blood, and not having a husband or wife living.

~ Applicants may be required to prove their age. Those not having acceptable identification to prove age may be refused a marriage license. (Faxed copies, damaged identification, privately issued I.D., check cashing cards or photocopies of identification are unacceptable.)

~ Social Security Numbers are required on the Affidavit of Application for a Marriage License. Please know your Social Security Number. Those without knowledge of their Social Security Number may be refused a marriage license. It is recognized that non U.S. citizens will not have a Social Security Number.

Marriage Bureau
201 Clark Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89155-1603
(702) 671-0600
Fax (702) 385-8911

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