State of Oregon Marriage License, OR
Oregon marriage License fee is $60. Legal marriage age is 18, minimum age is 17 w/consent. 3 day waiting period. No blood test or residency requirements.
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State of Oregon
Marriage License Requirements
Marriage License Fee: $60
Marriage Law Requirements for Oregon Marriage Licenses:
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Marriage licenses are issued by Oregon’s counties. Both parties must be present. You can fill out the application online in advance through many County Clerk’s websites
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Minimum Age: The legal age for marriage in Oregon is 18.
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Persons 17 years of age may obtain a marriage license with a signed consent form from either parent or a guardian.
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Marriage License Fee: $60.
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Waiting Period: 3 Days.
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License Validity: 60 Days.
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Blood Test: Not Required.
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Residency: Not Required.
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Witnesses: Two witnesses who are at least 18 years of age are needed at the wedding ceremony.
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Marriage Application Requirement Oregon: ✔ Get Copy Of Birth Certificate
To complete the application for a marriage license, a couple must:
The following information is required on the marriage license for each party to the marriage:
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Address
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Date of Birth
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Place of Birth
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Father’s Name
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Father’s place of birth
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Mother’s Maiden Name
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Mother’s place of birth
Marriage ID Requirement Oregon:
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Driver’s License
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State issued ID card
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Military ID
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Passport
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Passport Card
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Permanent Resident Card
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Foreign Gov’t issued Passport
Marriage Waiting Period Oregon:
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There is a three day waiting period in Oregon.
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The waiting period may be waived. To do so, you must complete a waiver request form and pay the $60 marriage license fee and the $10 waiver fee in cash.
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Both parties must be present to obtain a waiver.
Marriage Residency Requirement Oregon:
You do not have to be a resident of Oregon to marry.
Previous Marriages: ✔ Search Marriage | Divorce Records
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If either party has been married before, you will need to know the ending date of the last marriage.
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A license can be issued one day after the final date of a divorce.
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The final divorce date is required on the marriage license application.
Marriage License Fees:
The cost of a Oregon marriage license is $60.00, which is non-refundable. Please call the County Clerk’s office in which you will be applying for their fees and other requirements.
Proxy Marriages Oregon:
No.
Cousin Marriages Oregon:
No.
Common Law Marriages Oregon:
No.
Blood Test Requirement Oregon:
Medical examinations and blood tests are not required.
Name Change:
Getting a marriage license with your new name on it does not mean your name has automatically changed. If you need to change your last name, you can use an online marriage name change kit.
Marriage Age Requirements Oregon: ✔ Get Copy Of Birth Certificate
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No one under 17 years of age may marry in Oregon.
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A 17-year-old may marry with the consent of a parent or guardian.
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Consent forms are available from the County Clerk’s office.
Marriage Officiants Oregon:
Ministers of any church organized, carrying on its work, and having congregations in this state may perform marriages in this state if authorized by their church to do so.
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There is no requirement for ordained officiants to register with the state or county prior to performing a marriage ceremony.
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The officiant must meet the requirements under ORS 106.120.
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It is the responsibility of the officiant to properly complete the Marriage License form. Please refer to the “Instructions to Officiants” document included in the marriage packet for more information.
Marriage Witnesses Oregon:
Two witnesses who are at least 18 years of age are needed at the wedding ceremony.
Expiration Date of Marriage License Oregon:
The license is good anywhere in the State of Oregon for 60 days from the effective date.
Copy of Certificate of Marriage License
Copies of Oregon birth certificates, Oregon death certificates and public Oregon marriage records (for marriage licenses that were issued in Oregon). You may order copies of Oregon vital records through everify.com 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. For more information regarding Oregon marriage license laws and records please visit www.public.health.oregon.gov.