Clark County Marriage License Guide
A Clark County marriage license costs $102, is issued same-day in person at the Marriage License Bureau in downtown Las Vegas, requires both parties to appear together with government-issued photo ID, has no waiting period, no blood test and no residency requirement. The bureau accepts online pre-applications which cut the in-person window to about 20 minutes. The license is valid for one year and is legally recognized in all 50 states.
Where to get the license
The Marriage License Bureau is at 201 East Clark Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101 (downtown, near the courthouse, about a 10-minute drive from the central Strip). Open seven days a week with extended hours on weekends and around major Vegas events.
Cost: $102
The license fee is $102, payable by cash or credit card at the bureau. The fee covers the license itself; the ceremony fee at any chapel is separate. The Little Neon Chapel runs $69 ceremonies on Fremont Street, so the cheapest legal path lands at $171 in fees.
ID requirements
Both parties show up together at the bureau with government-issued photo ID. A US driver's license, US passport, foreign passport, military ID, or US permanent resident card all work. Both parties must be 18 or older. Nevada allows 17-year-olds to marry only with a parent or legal guardian's consent plus authorization from the district court; nobody under 17 can marry in Nevada at all.
No waiting period, no blood test, no residency
Nevada keeps it simple. The license is issued same-day, valid the moment it's printed, accepted in all 50 states and most foreign countries.
Online pre-application
Clark County has an online pre-application that fills the bureau's form ahead of time and cuts the in-person window from roughly 45 minutes down to 20.
Witnesses
Nevada requires one witness at the ceremony in addition to the officiant. If you don't bring one, the chapel almost always has staff who can stand in.
Ceremony partner
For the ceremony itself, we point couples to The Little Neon Chapel on Fremont Street: $69 weddings at their published rate, themed Elvis and Prince ceremonies, walk-in Wednesdays. You book the chapel with them directly. thelittleneonchapel.com.
FAQ
How much is a marriage license in Las Vegas?
A Clark County marriage license costs $102. The fee is the same for everyone, paid at the downtown Marriage License Bureau.
Do I need to be a Nevada resident to get married in Las Vegas?
No. Nevada has no residency requirement. Out-of-state and international couples can get a license within an hour of landing at LAS.
Where is the Clark County Marriage License Bureau?
201 East Clark Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101. About 10 minutes by car from the central Strip.
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