Nevada marriage license, at a glance
- License fee
- $85–$102 (varies by county)
- Waiting period
- None
- Witnesses
- 1 witness
- License valid for
- 365 days
Courthouse wedding in Nevada
What you need to marry at a courthouse in Nevada: the license fee, waiting period, ID and witness rules. Last verified October 15, 2026 against official sources.
More Nevada rules
| Minimum age | 18 years old — 17-year-olds need a Nevada District Court order |
|---|---|
| Required identification | Both applicants appear together in person with government-issued photo ID (for example a driver's license or passport); names must match the ID exactly. |
| Who can perform the ceremony | A person authorized to perform marriages in Nevada: a licensed wedding chapel officiant, a church/religious official, or a Commissioner of Civil Marriages (the county civil marriage office). |
| Courthouse ceremonies | Yes. The Clark County Clerk's civil marriage office (book online, bring one witness) and the Washoe County Civil Marriage Commissioner (by appointment) perform ceremonies. |
| Ceremony fee | $75 |
Fees and procedures can differ by county. Always confirm with the clerk who will issue your license.
Where to apply
- Clark County Marriage License Bureau, 201 E. Clark Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101 (7 days a week, 8 a.m. to midnight, no appointment) Official page
- Washoe County Clerk, Marriage License Bureau, 1001 E. 9th Street, Bldg. A, Reno, NV 89512 (also Incline Village) Official page
The full Nevada guide
A printable PDF with the step-by-step process, a day-of timeline, a checklist and a budget sheet for Nevada.
Questions couples ask
How much does a marriage license cost in Nevada?
The marriage license fee in Nevada is $85–$102 (varies by county).
Is there a waiting period for a courthouse wedding in Nevada?
The waiting period in Nevada is None.
Do you need witnesses to get married at a courthouse in Nevada?
Witnesses in Nevada: 1 witness.
How long is a marriage license valid in Nevada?
A marriage license in Nevada is valid for 365 days.
Sources
Every rule above comes from an official page. We check these pages again every month.
- www.clarkcountynv.gov: Marriage license fee, License valid for, Required identification, Witnesses, Who can perform the ceremony
- www.washoecounty.gov: Marriage license fee
- www.clarkcountynv.gov: Waiting period after the license is issued, Minimum age, Required identification
- www.washoecounty.gov: Waiting period after the license is issued, Witnesses, Who can perform the ceremony, Where to apply
- www.washoecounty.gov: Minimum age
- www.clarkcountynv.gov: Courthouse ceremonies
- www.washoecounty.gov: Ceremony fee
- www.clarkcountynv.gov: Where to apply
This is an informational guide, not legal advice. Confirm requirements with your county clerk.