How to Get Legally Married in Las Vegas: A Step-by-Step Guide

Las Vegas isn’t called the Wedding Capital of the World for nothing. Nowhere else can you say “I do” so easily and so unforgettably. Still, many couples arrive with the same question: what does it actually take to get legally married here? The good news is that the process is refreshingly simple — far simpler than in most places. Here’s the entire journey, step by step.

Why getting married in Las Vegas is so easy

In many places, marrying involves waiting periods, appointments, and stacks of paperwork. Nevada is different: there’s no waiting period, no blood test, and no advance booking requirement. In practice, you can pick up your license and marry the very same day. That ease is exactly why so many couples — local and international — choose Las Vegas for their big moment.

The requirements at a glance

Before anything else, make sure you meet Nevada’s conditions:

• Age: Both partners must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid photo ID: A driver’s license, state ID, military ID, or passport. International couples should bring a valid passport.
• Marital status: If either of you was married before, you’ll need to know the month and year and the city/state where the divorce was finalized. You don’t need to bring the decree itself.
• Both present in person: You must appear together at the license bureau. Only narrow, special exceptions apply.

Step 1: Fill out the online pre-application

You can save real time by completing the marriage license application online before you arrive. You’ll receive a reference number that lets you use the express line at the bureau. On busy dates, this can turn a long wait into a few quick minutes.

Step 2: Get your marriage license

You can only obtain a valid license at the Clark County Marriage License Bureau, located at 201 E. Clark Avenue in downtown Las Vegas. It’s open 365 days a year, from 8:00 a.m. to midnight — holidays included. The fee is currently $102 (payable by card or cash; card payments add a small processing fee). Important: a legitimate license comes only from the bureau — never from a chapel or an online “shortcut.” Once issued, your license is valid for one full year.

Step 3: Say “I do”

With your license in hand, you’re ready to marry — in a classic chapel, against a breathtaking desert backdrop, or however you’ve always imagined it. For the marriage to be legal, the ceremony must be performed by an officiant authorized in Nevada. Afterward, the couple, the officiant, and a witness sign the license. Coordinating all of that — officiant, ceremony, witness, and location — is exactly what we handle for you.

Step 4: Receive your marriage certificate

Once the signed license is recorded, your marriage is official and you can obtain your marriage certificate. If you plan to use that certificate in another country, you’ll typically need an apostille (an official authentication for international use) and often a certified translation. It’s worth checking what your home country requires so there are no surprises later.

We make it effortless

That may sound like several steps, but that’s precisely what we’re here for. As a full-service team, we guide you from planning through the license to the ceremony itself — and point you in the right direction for using your certificate at home. All that’s left for you is the moment that matters most.

Note: Fees and official requirements can change.