Salt Lake County

Salt Lake County, Utah

County clerk guides for Salt Lake County.

Salt Lake County marriage license at a glance

The essentials for getting a marriage license in Salt Lake County, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.

License fee$50.
Waiting periodNone — Utah has no statewide waiting period.
License validity32 days from the date of issuance (Utah statewide rule).
Documents / ID requiredValid government-issued photo ID for both applicants; two witnesses required at the ceremony itself (Utah statewide rule).
Where & how to applyBoth applicants apply together in person at the Salt Lake County Marriage License Bureau.

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Utah rules that apply in Salt Lake County

These come from Utah state law, so they are the same in every county:

  • Minimum age to marry: 18 without consent; 16–17 with signed parental or guardian consent.
  • Waiting period: None — you can marry the same day the license is issued.
  • License validity: 32 days from the date of issuance.
  • Blood test required: No

How the fee compares

The standard fee we have verified for Salt Lake County is $50. Across the 81 counties and cities ClerkGuide has researched so far, standard fees run from $20 to $172, with a median of $76 — so this one is higher than about 27% of them. See fees state by state →

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