Last updated: August 2026
These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your use of clerkguide.com (the “Site”), published by ClerkGuide (“ClerkGuide,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). By using the Site, you agree to these Terms.
1. Not Legal Advice, Not a Government Service
ClerkGuide is an independent, privately operated publisher. We are not a government agency, we are not a county clerk’s office, and we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any city, county, state, or federal government entity. Content on this Site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Marriage license fees, requirements, and procedures change and can vary by office; you should always confirm current requirements directly with the official county or state office before relying on information from this Site, applying for a license, or scheduling a ceremony.
2. Accuracy of Information
We research each guide against official government sources and note the date it was last verified, as described in our Methodology. However, we make no warranty, express or implied, that any information on the Site is complete, current, or error-free. Your use of any information on this Site is at your own risk.
3. Use of the Site
You may use the Site for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to: scrape or reproduce Site content at scale without permission, attempt to interfere with the Site’s normal operation, or use the Site for any unlawful purpose.
4. Intellectual Property
The text, design, graphics, and other original content on this Site are owned by ClerkGuide or its licensors and are protected by copyright and other intellectual property laws. You may quote or link to our content with proper attribution; you may not republish substantial portions of our guides without written permission.
5. Third-Party Links
The Site links to official government websites and other third-party resources. We do not control and are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of external sites.
6. Advertising
The Site displays or may display advertising served by Google AdSense and other advertising networks. We are not responsible for the content of third-party advertisements. See our Privacy Policy for information about advertising cookies.
7. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, ClerkGuide and its editorial team shall not be liable for any damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Site or reliance on its content, including but not limited to a missed appointment, a rejected application, or any fee, requirement, or deadline that differs from what is published on the Site.
8. Changes to These Terms
We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
9. Contact
Questions about these Terms can be sent through our Contact page or to hello@clerkguide.com.