Utah Marriage License Guide (2026)
Utah marriage licenses are issued by the County Clerk under Utah Code 30-1-7, 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, but both parties must appear in person with government-issued photo ID and provide Social Security numbers. The license is valid 32 days, usable anywhere in Utah, and the officiant must return it to the issuing clerk within 30 days.
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.
- Both parties appear in person
Both parties must appear at the County Clerk with government-issued photo ID and provide Social Security numbers. If divorced within the last 60 days, bring a certified copy of the decree.
- 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 | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Box Elder County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Cache County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Carbon County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Daggett County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Davis County | $50 |
| Duchesne County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Emery County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Garfield County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Grand County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Iron County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Juab County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Kane County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Millard County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Morgan County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Piute County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Rich County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Salt Lake County | $50 |
| San Juan County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Sanpete County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Sevier County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Summit County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Tooele County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Uintah County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Utah County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Wasatch County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Washington County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Wayne County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
| Weber County | $30–$50 (call to confirm) |
Utah-specific details
Certified copies are about $6 each. An optional $10 donation to domestic violence shelters may be added at purchase.
What to bring
- Government-issued photo ID for both parties
- Social Security numbers for both parties
- Certified divorce decree if divorced within the last 60 days
- 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.
What if I was recently divorced?
If divorced within the last 60 days, bring a certified copy of the decree.
How much are certified copies?
About $6 each.