Idaho Marriage License Guide (2026)
Idaho marriage licenses are issued by the County Recorder - the same elected official and office as the County Clerk - for $30 statewide under Idaho Code 32-408. There is no waiting period, no blood test, and no residency requirement, but both parties must appear in person with valid photo ID and provide a Social Security number. The license is valid one year, must be used in Idaho, and the officiant must return it to the issuing County Recorder within 30 days.
The one thing to knowThe officiant must return the completed license to the County Recorder within 30 days - a misdemeanor if not returned (Idaho Code 32-402).
The process
- Both parties appear in person
Both parties must appear at the County Recorder (same office as the County Clerk) with valid photo ID and a Social Security number. There is no pre-download application.
- Pay the $30 fee
The fee is $30 statewide under Idaho Code 32-408.
- Marry and return the license
The license is valid one year and must be used in Idaho. The officiant must return the completed license to the issuing County Recorder within 30 days (Idaho Code 32-402) - a misdemeanor if not returned.
Marriage license fees by county — all 44 Idaho counties
What to bring
- Valid photo ID for both parties
- Social Security number for each party
- Both parties in person
- Payment of $30
Frequently asked questions
How much is an Idaho marriage license?
$30 statewide under Idaho Code 32-408.
Who issues it?
The County Recorder, which is the same office and elected official as the County Clerk.
Is there a waiting period?
No. There is no waiting period, no blood test, and no residency requirement.
How long is the license valid?
One year, and it must be used in Idaho.
When must the license be returned?
The officiant must return it to the issuing County Recorder within 30 days - a misdemeanor if not returned.