Utah Marriage License Guide (2026)
Utah marriage licenses are issued by the County Clerk under Utah Code § 81-2-302, with fees that vary by county from about $30 to $50 (Salt Lake and Davis are confirmed at $50). There is no waiting period and no residency requirement. Utah Code § 81-2-303(1)(g) requires the application to verify each applicant's age, legal name and identity, but it names no document — the word "photo" does not appear in the chapter — so the clerk decides what it accepts. A power of attorney may not be used to apply for you (§ 81-2-303(2)). The license is valid 32 days, usable anywhere in Utah, and the officiant must return it to the issuing clerk within 30 days. Two people aged 18 or older must witness the ceremony (§ 81-2-302(4)(e)).
The one thing to knowThe Utah license is valid only 32 days - shorter than most states - so time your purchase to the ceremony.
The process
- Confirm your county fee
Fees vary by county from about $30 to $50. Salt Lake and Davis are confirmed at $50. Call your County Clerk to confirm.
- Apply — and ask what this office accepts as ID
Utah Code § 81-2-303(1)(g) requires the application to establish that the age, legal name and identity of each applicant is verified. It names no document, and the word "photo" does not appear anywhere in Chapter 2, so the County Clerk sets what it will take. Bring a government-issued photo ID and call first. Both social security numbers are asked for under § 81-2-303(1)(b), unless an applicant has not been assigned one. A power of attorney may not be used to apply on someone's behalf (§ 81-2-303(2)), but no section of the chapter requires two adult applicants to appear in person — ask whether this county takes the application online.
- Bring two witnesses to the ceremony
Utah Code § 81-2-302(4)(e) requires at least two individuals 18 years old or older to witness the declarations of intent and the pronouncement, and § 81-2-305(5)(a) has the officiant name two or more witnesses on the certificate returned to the clerk. You do not need witnesses to collect the license — you need them on the day you marry.
- Marry within 32 days and return the license
The license is valid 32 days and usable anywhere in Utah. The officiant must return the completed license to the issuing clerk within 30 days.
Marriage license fees by county — all 29 Utah counties
| County | Fee |
|---|---|
| Beaver County | not published |
| Box Elder County | $50 |
| Cache County | $50.00 |
| Carbon County | $50 |
| Daggett County | $30 |
| Davis County | $60 |
| Duchesne County | $40 |
| Emery County | $25 |
| Garfield County | $40.00 |
| Grand County | $50 |
| Iron County | $30 |
| Juab County | not published |
| Kane County | $50 |
| Millard County | $40 |
| Morgan County | $20 |
| Piute County | not published |
| Rich County | $40 |
| Salt Lake County | not published |
| San Juan County | $50 |
| Sanpete County | not published |
| Sevier County | $45 |
| Summit County | $50 |
| Tooele County | $50 |
| Uintah County | $30 |
| Utah County | $71.75 |
| Wasatch County | $40 |
| Washington County | $50 |
| Wayne County | $40 |
| Weber County | $50.00 |
Utah-specific details
Utah Code § 81-2-304 is the one place the chapter lists documents, and it applies only when an applicant is a minor. It requires the parent or legal guardian to consent in person, juvenile-court authorization, and each applicant plus the consenting parent or guardian to appear in person before the County Clerk with legal documentation. For the minor's name and identity: an expired or current passport, a driver's license, a certificate of naturalization, a military identification, a state identification card, or a government employee identification card. For the birth date of each applicant, including an adult marrying a minor: a certified birth certificate, a report of a birth abroad, a certificate of naturalization, a certificate of citizenship, a passport, a driver's license, or a state identification card — four of those seven are not photo ID. Temporary or altered documents do not count (§ 81-2-304(1)(d)).
Certified copies are about $6 each. An optional $10 donation to domestic violence shelters may be added at purchase.
What to bring
- Identification for both parties — § 81-2-303(1)(g) requires your identity verified but names no document, so call and ask what this office accepts
- Social security numbers for both parties, unless an applicant has not been assigned one (§ 81-2-303(1)(b))
- Payment ($30-$50 depending on county)
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Utah marriage license?
It varies by county from about $30 to $50. Salt Lake and Davis are confirmed at $50.
How long is the license valid?
32 days, usable anywhere in Utah.
Is there a waiting period?
No. There is no waiting period and no residency requirement.
Do I need a photo ID?
Utah Code § 81-2-303(1)(g) requires the application to verify each applicant's age, legal name and identity, but it names no document and the word "photo" never appears in Chapter 2. That is the floor the statute sets; the County Clerk may still require a government-issued photo ID, and most do. Bring one and call ahead to ask what the office accepts.
Do we need witnesses?
Yes — at the ceremony. Utah Code § 81-2-302(4)(e) requires at least two individuals 18 years old or older to witness the declarations of intent and the pronouncement. You do not need them to apply for the license.
What if I was recently divorced?
Chapter 2 sets no waiting number and asks for no copy of the decree. Utah Code § 81-2-403(1)(c) makes a marriage to anyone other than the former spouse void until the divorce decree becomes absolute and, if an appeal is taken, until the decree is affirmed. Clerks commonly ask to see a certified copy anyway — that is the office's requirement, not the statute's.
How much are certified copies?
About $6 each.