Nevada Marriage License Guide (2026)
Nevada marriage licenses are issued by the County Clerk, and NRS 122.040 lets you apply to the clerk of ANY county in the state — the license is then valid anywhere in Nevada. NRS 122.060 sets a statutory minimum of $85.00, made up of $21 to the clerk for issuing it, $10 to file the certificate, $4 to the State and $50 to the Account for Aid for Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence. Counties may add ordinance fees and several bundle the first certified copy, so counter totals run from $85.00 to about $105.00. There is no waiting period, no residency or citizenship requirement and no blood test, and the license expires one year after the date it is issued.
The one thing to knowThe statutory minimum is $85.00, not the lower figure older sources repeat — NRS 122.060's four components sum to $85.00 and no Nevada county can charge less. Carson City publishes the split as $85.00 license plus $15.00 for the first certified copy, and Clark is $102.00, Lyon $105.00.
The process
- Confirm your county fee
The statutory minimum is $85.00 under NRS 122.060 and counties may charge more: Douglas, Pershing, Nye, Storey and Washoe publish $85.00; Carson City, Churchill and Elko $100.00; White Pine $88.00; Clark $102.00; Lyon $105.00. Call your County Clerk to confirm.
- Both parties appear at the County Clerk
Marriage licenses are issued by the County Clerk. Clark (Las Vegas) and Washoe (Reno) counties issue licenses from 8:00 AM to midnight.
- Receive your license
There is no waiting period and no residency requirement. The license is valid for one year.
Marriage license fees by locality — all 17 Nevada counties and independent cities
| Locality | Fee | Issuing office |
|---|---|---|
| Carson City | $100.00 | Clerk-Recorder |
| Churchill County | $100.00 | County Clerk |
| Clark County | $102.00 | County Clerk |
| Douglas County | $85.00 | County Clerk |
| Elko County | $100.00 | County Clerk |
| Esmeralda County | $85.00 | County Clerk |
| Eureka County | $85.00 | Clerk-Recorder |
| Humboldt County | $85.00 | County Clerk |
| Lander County | $85.00 | County Clerk |
| Lincoln County | $85.00 | County Clerk |
| Lyon County | $105.00 | County Clerk |
| Mineral County | $85.00 | County Clerk |
| Nye County | $85.00 | County Clerk |
| Pershing County | $85.00 | County Clerk |
| Storey County | $85.00 | County Clerk |
| Washoe County | $85.00 | County Clerk |
| White Pine County | $88.00 | County Clerk |
What to bring
- Government-issued photo ID for both parties
- Payment of at least $85.00 for the license — more in some counties
- Knowledge of your county's issuing hours
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Nevada marriage license?
At least $85.00. NRS 122.060 fixes that as the statutory minimum ($21 clerk + $10 certificate + $4 State + $50 domestic violence account) and counties may add to it — Clark is $102.00 and Lyon $105.00.
Is there a waiting period?
No. Nevada has no waiting period and no residency requirement.
How long is the license valid?
It is valid for one year.
What hours can I get a license?
Clark (Las Vegas) and Washoe (Reno) counties issue marriage licenses from 8:00 AM to midnight.