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Marriage license requirements in the state of Utah, here is what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the Utah marriage laws before you apply for the Utah marriage license application.

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Marriage License in Utah

ID Requirement:

Valid picture ID such as a passport, birth certificate, drivers license, or state ID card must be presented.

• Either bring your Social Security card or know your Social Security number.



• If you want to use your maiden name on the license bring a certified copy of your birth certificate or a certified copy of your divorce decree that states name is to be changed to maiden name.

Residency Requirement:

Do not have to be a resident of Utah.

Application Requirement:

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

For those wishing to be married, a marriage license is necessary. In order to obtain a marriage license, you must contact a county clerk within thirty days of your scheduled wedding.

Fees:

$45+ - is applicable in most counties. The fee will include two certified copies of the license.

Please Note: In some counties, there is no fee, but an additional charge for the certified copies may be applied.

Waiting Period:

No waiting period.

Blood Tests:

No blood test requirement.

Under 18:

You must be at least 15 years old to be married in Utah. If you are over 18, you do not need consent to get married. If you are 16 or 17, you need signed consent from a parent or guardian, which must be given in person to the county clerk before a marriage license will be issued.

If you are 15 years old, you need consent from a parent or guardian, and:

• The juvenile court must approve the marriage, and must conclude that the marriage is voluntary and in the best interests of the minor.



• The juvenile court may require premarital counseling.



• The juvenile court may impose other conditions, such as requiring the minor to continue to attend school.

If you are under 18 but you have been married before, you do not need consent a second time.

Common Law Marriage:

Yes. A common law marriage is a situation where a man and woman have never had a formal wedding ceremony but may be declared husband and wife. Filing for common law marriage will allow the court to assist in matters such as custody or the division of property. Utah does recognize the validity of common law marriages. In order for a common law marriage to be filed, the following qualifications must be met:

•  Both parties must be competent and able to give consent.

• Both must be able to be married.



• Both must be living together as man and wife.



• Both have assumed marital responsibilities and duties.



• Both must have "held themselves out" as husband and wife such that others perceived    them to be married.

Cousin Marriage:

Yes. If both cousins are over the age of 65, or over the age of 55 and can prove sterility. This is a very important exception, as many cousins do get married in their senior years.

Proxy Marriages:

No. Both parties must be present.

Same Sex Marriage:

No.

Officiants:

Ministers of the gospel or priests of any denomination who are in regular communion with any religious society may perform marriages. Ministers must provide a certificate of marriage to the county clerk who issued the marriage license within 30 days after the marriage.

Miscellaneous:

A minister, rabbi, priest, mayor, judge, county clerk, Native American spiritual adviser, the Governor, court commissioners and judges, as well as particular members of the legislature. If you wish to be married by a county clerk, call your local county clerk office to set up an appointment. You must additionally bring two witnesses over the age of 18 and pay an additional fee for the ceremony.

Valid:

License is valid for 30 days.
The license can only be used within the State of Utah.

Copy of Certificate of Marriage:

Copies of Utah birth certificates, Utah death certificates and public Utah marriage records (for marriage licenses that were issued in Utah). You may order copies of Utah vital records through USAVital on an expedited basis.

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.

To notify us of corrections or additions send an email to update@usmarriagelaws.com.  Please include the state and county information.

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

Utah County Clerk's Office

Beaver County Recorder Beaver, UT 435. 438. 6480	Box Elder County Recorder Brigham City, UT 435. 734. 2031	Cache County Recorder Logan, UT 435. 716. 7150
Carbon County Recorder Price, UT 801. 637. 4700	Daggett County Recorder Manila, UT 435. 784. 3154	Davis County Recorder Farmington, UT 801. 451. 3213
Duchesne County Recorder Duchesne, UT 435. 738. 2437	Emery County Recorder Castle Dale, UT 435. 381. 5106	Garfield County Recorder Panguitch, UT 435. 676. 8826
Grand County Moab, UT 435. 259. 1321	Iron County Parowan, UT 435. 477. 8340	Juab County Recorder Nephi, UT 435. 623. 0271
Kane County Recorder Kanab, UT 435. 644. 2458	Millard County Recorder Filmore, UT 435. 743. 6223	Morgan County Recorder Morgan, UT 801. 829. 6811
Piute County Recorder Junction, UT 801. 577. 2505	Rich County Recorder Randolph, UT 435. 793. 2415	Salt Lake County Recorder Salt Lake City, UT 801. 468. 3425
San Juan County Recorder Monticello, UT 435. 587. 3223	Sanpete County Recorder Manti, UT 435. 835. 2131	Sevier County Recorder Richfield, UT 435. 896. 9262
Summit County Recorder Coalville, UT 435. 783. 4351	Tooele County Recorder Tooele, UT 435. 882. 5550	Uintah County Recorder Vernal, UT 435. 781. 0770
Utah County Recorder Provo, UT 801. 370. 8109	Wasatch County Recorder Heber City, UT 435. 654. 3211	Washington County Recorder St George, UT 435. 634. 5712
Wayne County Recorder Loa, UT 435. 836. 2731	Weber County Recorder Ogden, UT 801. 399. 8400

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