Idaho Officiants

Marriage License Laws Idaho

Marriage license Laws in the state of Idaho, here is what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the Idaho marriage laws before filling out the Idaho marriage license form.

In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. This is the document in your state that allows you to officially tie the knot under the law. The rules for acquiring your marriage license varies from state to state, so you should check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are.

You'll typically need to apply for your marriage license at least one month before your wedding ceremony. You'll traditionally need to send in your birth certificates, tax information, and other official documents. You don't, however, want to apply for your marriage license too early. In some states, the licenses do expire, if you don't get married within a few months.

When you apply for your license, you'll not only need a proof of identification and age, will need to provide any information about previous marriages, and will need to pay a nominal fee. You will also need to have a witness when you sign the application, so plan on bringing your maid of honor or best man with you. The bride will need to know what her married name will be before she signs the marriage certificate. You'll have to write that name on the application.

And, believe it or not, just because you have your marriage license sent to you in the mail does not mean you are officially married. You need to have a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman sign the document. On your wedding day, you'll give your chaplain your marriage license, then after the ceremony, he'll sign it and send it to the proper government agency for validation.

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.

Fees: $28 on weekdays; $45 on Saturdays - cash only.

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.

Cousin Marriages: No.

Same Sex 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.

Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.

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

Ada County Recorder Boise, ID 208.364.2222	Adams County Clerk Council, ID 208.253.4561	Bannock County Recorder Pocatello, ID 208.236.7340
Bear Lake County Recorder Paris, ID 208.945.2212	Benewah County Clerk St. Maries, ID 208.245.3212	Bingham County Clerk Blackfoot, ID 208.785.5005
Blaine County Recorder Hailey, ID 208.788.5520	Boise County Recorder Idaho City, ID 208.392.4431	Bonner County Clerk Sand Point, ID 208.265.1432
Bonneville County Clerk Idaho Falls, ID 208.529.1350	Boundary County Recorder Bonners Ferry, ID 208.267.2242	Butte County Clerk Arco, ID 208.527.3021
Camas County Clerk Fairfield, ID 208.764.2242	Canyon County Recorder Caldwell, ID 208.454.7552	Caribou County Clerk Soda Springs, ID 208.547.4342
Cassia County Recorder Burley, ID 208.678.5240	Clark County Clerk Dubois, ID 208.374.5304	Clearwater County Recorder Orofino, ID 208.476.5615
Custer County Clerk Challis, ID 208.879.2360	Elmore County Recorder Mountain Home, ID 208.587.2130	Franklin County Recorder Preston, ID 208.852.1090
Fremont County Clerk Saint Anthony, ID 208.624.7332	Elbert County Clerk Kiowa, CO 303.621.3129	Gem County Recorder Emmett, ID 208.365.4561
Gooding County Clerk Gooding, ID 208.934.4841	Idaho County Recorder Grangeville, ID 208.983.2751	Jefferson County Clerk Rigby, ID 208.745.7756
Jerome County Recorder Burley, ID 208.324.8811	Kootenai County Recorder Coer D' Alene, ID 208.769.4400	Latah County Clerk Moscow, ID 208.882.8580
Lemhi County Clerk Salmon, ID 208.756.2815	Lewis County Clerk Nezperce, ID 208.937.2661	Lincoln County Clerk Shoshone, ID 208.886.7641
Madison County Recorder Rexburg, ID 208.356.3662	Minidoka County Recorder Rupert, ID 208.436.9511	Nez Perce County Recorder Lewiston, ID 208.799.3020
Oneida County Clerk Malad City, ID 208.766.4116	Owyhee County Clerk Murphy, ID 208.495.2421	Payette County Recorder Payette, ID 208.642.6000
Power County Clerk American Falls, ID 208.226.7611	Shoshone County Clerk Wallace, ID 208.752.1264	Teton County Recorder Driggs, ID 208.354.2905
Twin Falls County Recorder Twin Falls, ID 208.736.4004	Valley County Recorder Cascade, ID 208.382.4297	Washington County Clerk Weiser, ID 208.549.2092