Marriage License Requirements Idaho

Marriage License Requirements In Idaho

Here's what you need to know to make the marriage legal in Idaho: Both the bride and the groom must appear at the County Clerk office. One Valid I.D. (Drivers License, Passport, Original Birth Certificate, Military I.D., or State I.D. card) and social security card must be presented. When you apply for your license, you will also need to provide any information about previous marriages, and will need to pay a nominal fee.

ID Requirement: Valid Driver's License and Birth Certificate.

Residency Requirement: No, however, with an Idaho State license, you must get married in Idaho.

Application Requirement: Both the bride and groom must appear in person at the time of applying.

Waiting Period: No waiting period. $30 on weekdays only. Accepted forms of payment are cash and check.

Blood Tests: Blood tests are not necessary. • Idaho Code 32-412A requires both parties to read and sign a premarital AIDS educational pamphlet.

Under 18: Applicant under 16 years of age needs the following: • A court order.

16 through 17: Applicants must present one of the following:

• Original Birth Certificate or Certified Copy

• Current Driver's License

• Passport

• State-issued Identification Card

• Parental consent from either parent or legal guardian

• Must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian

• Affidavit of Consent to Marriage of Minor

Both parties age 18 or older -- no consent requirements.

Common Law Marriages: No.

Solemnization of Marriages: Licenses issued in Idaho must be solemnized in Idaho.

Officiants: Marriages may be performed by priests or ministers of the gospel of any denomination. Ministers must give a marriage certificate to the bride and to the groom. Also, the minister must complete the license and marriage certificate and return it to the recorder who issued it within 30 days after the marriage.

Valid: There is no expiration on the license. It is good forever, as long as the same two parties listed use it. The license can only be used within the State of Idaho.

It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.

Idaho County Clerk's Office locations

Bannock County Pocatello, ID 208.236.7340 www.co.bannock.id.us

Bear Lake County Paris, ID 208.945.2212 www.bearlakecounty.info

Bingham County Clerk Blackfoot, ID 208.785.5005 www.co.bingham.id.us/

Bonneville County Clerk Idaho Falls, ID 208.529.1350 www.boundarycountyid.org

Butte County Clerk Arco, ID 208.527.3021

Caribou County Clerk Soda Springs, ID 208.547.4342

Cassia County Recorder Burley, ID 208.678.5240 www.cassiacounty.org/

Clark County Clerk Dubois, ID 208.374.5304

Custer County Clerk Challis ID (208) 879-2360 http://www.co.custer.id.us/

Fremont County Clerk Saint Anthony, ID 208.624.7332 www.co.fremont.id.us/