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Frequently
Asked Questions
What are the hours of
the Las Vegas Marriage License Bureau and where is it located?
Las Vegas Marriage Bureau
Hours
Open Daily, Monday - Sunday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 (Midnight)
Including Holidays
Location: 201 Clark Ave.
Las Vegas, NV. 89101
From Las Vegas Boulevard South
(The Strip)
Go
north on LAS VEGAS BOULEVARD (towards the Stratosphere)
Continue on past Charleston Blvd.
Turn LEFT onto CLARK AVE.
End at 201 Clark Ave - We are on the corner of Clark Ave. and Third
Street. The Marriage Bureau has a
separate entrance from the main building on the first floor.
Metered parking is available opposite the south (Clark Street) entrance
of the building between
Clark and Bonneville. You can access the lot from Third Street or Casino
Center Blvd.
From I-15 South
Heading north on I-15
(from California)
Take
the E CHARLESTON BLVD EXIT 41A.
Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto S CASINO CENTER BLVD.
Turn RIGHT onto CLARK AVE.
End at 201 Clark Ave - We are on the corner of Clark Ave. and Third
Street. The Marriage Bureau has a
separate entrance from the main building on the first floor.
Metered parking is available opposite the south (Clark Street) entrance
of the building between
Clark and Bonneville. You can access the lot from Third Street or Casino
Center Blvd.
From I-15 North
Heading South on I-15
(from Utah)
Merge
onto US-95 S exit ramp (towards Phoenix)
Take the CASINO CENTER BLVD exit- EXIT 75B- toward DOWNTOWN LV
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto N CASINO CENTER BLVD.
Turn LEFT onto CLARK AVE.
End at 201 Clark Ave - We are on the corner of Clark Ave. and Third
Street. The Marriage Bureau has a
separate entrance from the main building on the first floor.
Metered parking is available opposite the south (Clark Street) entrance
of the building between
Clark and Bonneville. You can access the lot from Third Street or Casino
Center Blvd.
From I-95 North (West)
Heading South on US-95
(towards Phoenix)
Take
the CASINO CENTER BLVD exit- EXIT 75B- toward DOWNTOWN LV
Stay STRAIGHT to go onto N CASINO CENTER BLVD.
Turn LEFT onto CLARK AVE.
End at 201 Clark Ave - We are on the corner of Clark Ave. and Third
Street. The Marriage Bureau has a
separate entrance from the main building on the first floor.
Metered parking is available opposite the south (Clark Street) entrance
of the building between
Clark and Bonneville. You can access the lot from Third Street or Casino
Center Blvd.
From I-95 South (East)
Heading North on US-95
(towards Reno)
Take
the LAS VEGAS BLVD exit- EXIT 75B- toward DOWNTOWN LV
Turn LEFT onto LAS VEGAS BLVD.
Turn RIGHT onto CLARK AVE.
End at 201 Clark Ave - We are on the corner of Clark Ave. and Third
Street. The Marriage Bureau has a
separate entrance from the main building on the first floor.
Metered parking is available opposite the south (Clark Street) entrance
of the building between
Clark and Bonneville. You can access the lot from Third Street or Casino
Center Blvd.
Do
I have to make reservations before going to a chapel?
Yes, all of our
weddings are performed by appointment only. We ask that you give us as
much notice as possible but we understand that sometimes you just can't
plan that far ahead, and we are used to making last minute arrangements
also.
Yes, but we cannot guarantee it until you
actually book it and we send you a confirmation via e-mail or phone
contact. If the time you choose is unavailable, we will book you as
close as possible to your original request. The earlier you book the
better chance that you will have of getting the time you desire. Once
you have been confirmed, you are scheduled for that date and time.
How do I know if the time I booked online is
O.K.?
If the time you have
chosen is unavailable, your e-mail confirmation will have the closest
time available to your original request. If the difference is more than
1 hour, a wedding coordinator will contact you to make sure the time is
o.k.
What is the cost of a Marriage License?
License Fees: The fee for
a marriage license is $55.00 cash. Correct change is appreciated.
No Credit or Debit Cards.
Is a blood test or
waiting period?
There is no blood test and
no waiting period after a license is issued.
Do
we need to get another Marriage License to renew our vows?
No, you don't
need another Marriage License to renew your vows. A Renewal of Vows
Certificate will be given to you free of charge.
I
am under 18 can I still get married in Las Vegas?
Minor
applicants, ages 16 or 17 (not yet age 18): Must have consent of a
parent or legal guardian. Minors will need an original or certified copy
of the birth certificate which lists the name of the consenting parent.
(No photocopies of documents may be accepted.) Legal guardians are
required to present a certified copy of the court ordered guardianship
papers. (No photocopies may be accepted.) A parent or guardian is
required to have acceptable identification to prove they are the parent
on the birth certificate or the legal guardian on the guardianship
order.
If it is not possible for the parent or guardian to be present, an
original, notarized statement in English must be presented with the
certified copy of the birth certificate or a certified copy of the
guardianship order at the time of the issuance of the marriage license.
The notarized statement should contain the parent or legal guardian's
full name, relationship to the minor, minor's full name, birth date and
the statement that the parent or legal guardian gives consent for the
minor to marry. All documents must be in English or translated into
English by a notary.
A person less than 16 years of age may marry only if either parent or
legal guardian files an action, pays all court fees as provided by law,
and presents a court order, from a Nevada State Court, authorizing the
Clerk to issue the marriage license. Applicants should contact an
attorney to prepare the documents.
I've
been divorced, do I need to bring any special paperwork with me?
No, you do not
have to bring any special paperwork with you to obtain a marriage
license. All you will need is to know the date, and city or county that
the divorce was finalized in.
When
I make a reservation is my deposit refundable?
Unfortunately
no, once you have made a reservation your deposit is non-refundable.
This allows us to make up a daily schedule. However, if you need to
postpone your reservation or change the time, this is not a problem and
there is no charge for this.
How
much should I donate to my Minister and tip my Limo Driver?
Well, everyone
is different. But as a general guideline we suggest to our clients to
give $50.00 and up for the Minister and about $40.00 for the Limousine
Driver. Some people give more or less, but this seems to be about
average.
If limo is included in the
package, generally, the chapel that provides the limousine service would
pick you up from your hotel (hotels on the Strip or downtown). Then the
limousine will take you to the location you reserved for your wedding
ceremony and back to your hotel.
Do
we have to wear a wedding dress and tuxedo?
No, we don't
have any dress codes at any of our locations. Most people get married in
Las Vegas wearing something casual. However, we do have a formal wear
shop if you would like to rent a wedding dress or tuxedo.
What
type of identification will I need to get a Marriage License?
An original or
certified copy of one of the following forms of identification will be
required effective Jan 1, 2008:
-Driver's License, Instruction Permit, or identification card issued by
this State or another state
-Passport
-Birth Certificate and a secondary form of identification that contains
the name of the applicant
-Military Identification Card or Military Dependant Identification Card
-Certificate of Citizenship, Certificate of Naturalization, Permanent
Resident Card or Temporary Resident Card
Pursuant to NRS 122.050, the marriage license must contain the name of
each applicant as shown in the identification documents presented.
The County Clerk may request that foreign birth certificates be
translated into English and notarized.
Marriage License Requirements: Requirements for U.S. citizens and non
U.S. citizens are the same.
It is suggested that non U.S. citizens check with your local officials
for special documents that may be needed to ensure that your marriage
will be recognized in your country.
Applicants must be a Male and a Female, at least 18 years of age, and
not nearer of kin than second cousins or cousins of half blood, and not
having a husband or wife living.
Applicants may be required to prove their age. Those not having
acceptable identification to prove age may be refused a marriage
license. (Faxed copies, damaged identification, privately issued I.D.,
check cashing cards or photocopies of identification are unacceptable.)
Social Security Numbers are required on the Affidavit of Application for
a Marriage License. Please know your Social Security Number. Those
without knowledge of their Social Security Number may be refused a
marriage license. It is recognized that non U.S. citizens will not have
a Social Security Number.
I
am a foreign citizen. What will I need to get a Marriage License?
All you will
need is your Passport or Resident Alien card.
Where can I get a copy
of my marriage license?
Copies:
Copies of a marriage license or an affidavit of application for marriage
license may be obtained by writing:
Attention: Marriage Bureau
County Clerk's Office
P.O. Box 551603
Las Vegas, Nevada 89155-1603
If you express mail your request, please mail it to:
Attention: Marriage Bureau
County Clerk's Office
201 Clark Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Do I
need a Certified Copy or an Apostille?
Certified Copy:
Certified copies of a marriage certificate (which is proof of marriage)
may be obtained by contacting:
Clark County Recorder
P.O. Box 551510
Las Vegas, Nevada 89155-1510
(702) 455-4336
The fee is $10.00 per copy.
Apostilles:
Some countries may require a certified copy of your marriage certificate
and an Apostille from the Nevada Secretary of State to finalize the
marriage in your country. An Apostille may be obtained by contacting the
Nevada Secretary of State by mail at:
Secretary of State
Capitol Complex
Carson City, Nevada 89701
Telephone
(800) 450-8594
It is suggested that non
U.S. citizens check with your local officials for special documents that
may be needed to ensure that your marriage will be recognized in your
country.
If
you have any additional questions, or need help with reservations please
call us toll free at 1(800) 535-4106. Or visit our "Ask Maria"
page, and ask our resident expert on anything and everything about Las Vegas
weddings. Click Here!
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