You’ll need to go to the Clark County Marriage License Bureau, located just off the Strip:
📍 Address:
201 E. Clark Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101
🕒 Hours:
Open 7 days a week, including holidays
From 8:00 AM to midnight
No appointment needed. Walk in, fill out a form, pay the fee, and you're good to go!
✅ What You Need to Bring
Here’s what to have with you:
- Both partners must be present
- Valid, government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, or military ID)
- Be 18 years or older (minors need a special court order)
- $102 license fee (credit/debit card only—no cash)
You do not need:
- A blood test
- Divorce papers (unless your divorce was finalized in the last 30 days)
- Witnesses to apply
- A waiting period—the license is valid immediately
🖥 Save Time: Pre-Apply Online
You can fill out the marriage license pre-application online up to 90 days before your wedding:
🔗 Official Pre-Application Portal
This saves time at the office. You’ll still need to go in person to show your ID and pick up the license, but pre-filling your info means you’ll be in and out faster.
💍 How Long Is a Las Vegas Marriage License Good For?
Once issued, your Las Vegas marriage license is valid for one year. You can get married anywhere in Nevada during that time.
After your ceremony, your officiant will file the license with the county to make your marriage official.
📝 How to Get a Certified Copy of Your Marriage Certificate
After your ceremony, you'll probably want a certified copy of your marriage certificate (especially if you're changing your name). Here's how:
- Visit Clark County Recorder’s Office
- Request online or by mail
- Each certified copy is $20
- Allow a few days for your officiant to file the paperwork before requesting
💡 Pro Tip: Choose a Chapel That Allows Outside Photographers
Many Vegas chapels offer wedding packages—but some charge extra (sometimes $100+) if you want to bring your own photographer. Luckily, several popular chapels allow outside photographers for free, including:
- The Little White Wedding Chapel
- Sure Thing Chapel
- Sure Thing Too
- That Chapel Downtown
📸 Falling Rocks Photography specializes in capturing elopements and small weddings at all of these venues—and I include a free elopement guide to help you plan your day from license to "I do."
🎉 Ready to Get Married in Las Vegas?
Here’s your step-by-step summary:
- Pre-apply online at weddings.vegas
- Bring your IDs and $102 fee to the Clark County Marriage License Bureau
- Get your license the same day—no appointment or waiting
- Get married by a licensed Nevada officiant
- Your officiant files the license to make it official
- Order your certified marriage certificate online
That’s it! Now all that’s left is to choose your dream location and hire a photographer who can capture the magic—from the Strip to the desert to the tunnel of love.
📷 Let’s make your Las Vegas wedding unforgettable. Reach out to Falling Rocks Photography today and let’s plan your elopement or wedding shoot with personality, style, and zero stress.
