How to Get a Marriage License in Las Vegas
Las Vegas is the most popular wedding destination in the country. If you think you can just walk into a chapel and ask to be pronounced husband and wife, however, you're misinformed. Before you pack up your best white dress to catch the next flight to Sin City, there's something you should know about getting married in Las Vegas. You'll first need to obtain a Las Vegas marriage license.
Obtain a Las Vegas Marriage License
There's no waiting period when it comes to obtaining a marriage license in Las Vegas. No blood test is required either. To procure a marriage license, the happy couple is required to bring a valid driver's license, birth certificate, resident alien card, military identification or passport and payment for the license. Don't show up at the chapel without your license. It's illegal to get married without one in your possession.
To get the license, visit the Las Vegas Marriage Bureau at 201 E Clark Ave. Otherwise, visit one of the other locations for the Clerk of Clark County that have marriage license services. Before you go, view the marriage license requirements online, and if desired, complete the marriage license pre-application online to save yourself time. If you have any questions, you can call (702) 671-0600.
Legalities
If you wish to get married without a parent's consent, you must be over the age of 18. Minor applicants ages 16 and 17 may only get married if each are accompanied by a parent or have a notarized or otherwise official document signed by each parent granting their permission.
After you receive a license, you have a year to get married. After that, you must obtain a new license. If you are already married and wish to have a vow renewal, contact the chapel where you wish to have the renewal ceremony performed. The Marriage Bureau will not issue licenses for persons all ready married.
If you're divorced, you need to know the date and year of your divorce, but do not need to bring the decree. Widowed persons need to know the date and city in which they were widowed. A death certificate is not needed.
Other Important Notes
There are also some restrictions on licenses in Las Vegas. For example, they will only provide a marriage license to a biological male and a biological female. Only a male and female getting married can obtain a license. Those who are not U.S. citizens may need further documentation for the marriage to be considered official in their country of origin.
Although U.S. citizens do not need to physically show their Social Security card, they must provide the number on the application.
Couples who fill out the online application should be sure to bring their reference number to the Marriage Bureau, and should be aware the application will only be kept on file for 60 days.
Seal the Deal in Vegas
A Las Vegas wedding can be whatever you want it to be. Everywhere you look, there are convenient Las Vegas wedding chapels. A couple can have a traditional wedding with all of the bells and whistles, a themed wedding with a costumed character officiating or even a nude wedding if they're so inclined. No matter what type of event you choose for your special day, be prepared. Make sure you stop to get your wedding license. Nothing is worse than disappointment on your wedding day.
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