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Clark County (Las Vegas) issues more marriage licenses than almost any other county in the country, reflecting Nevada’s no-waiting-period, no-residency-requirement law and the county’s high volume of destination weddings.
| License fee | $102. Credit and debit cards are accepted with an additional processing fee; personal checks are not accepted. |
|---|---|
| Waiting period | None — Nevada has no statewide waiting period. |
| Documents / ID required | Original valid photo ID for both applicants (driver’s license, passport, military ID, state ID, foreign government ID, or citizenship/naturalization certificate). Names on the license are printed exactly as shown on your ID. |
| License validity | 1 year from the date of issuance (Nevada statewide rule). |
| Where & how to apply | Complete the online pre-application through the Marriage License Bureau, then both applicants appear together in person at the Bureau to finalize and pick up the physical license. |
| Office hours | The Marriage License Bureau has historically kept extended hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, to accommodate high wedding volume — confirm current hours on the county’s site before visiting. |
Special notes
Applicants cannot be closer kin than second cousins (or cousins of half-blood). Proxy marriage is limited to specific hospitalized or incarcerated-applicant affidavits, not general destination-wedding use — both people must appear in person.
Frequently asked questions
Do we need to be Nevada residents to get married in Clark County?
No. Nevada has no residency requirement, no waiting period, and no blood test, which is exactly why Clark County processes such a high volume of out-of-state and destination weddings.
Can someone get a Clark County marriage license by proxy for us?
Generally no. Both applicants must appear together in person; the only exceptions are narrow affidavit-based accommodations for a hospitalized or incarcerated applicant, not general convenience.
Official source: Clark County Clerk’s Office — https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/elected_officials/county_clerk/marriage-license-requirements
Last verified: August 2026
Last verified: August 2026