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- Is there a fee for processing an Application for Authority to Solemnize Marriages?
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- How long does it take to process the application and for the certificate to be issued?
- Can the certificate be picked up or mailed to a different address from the one on the application?
- How does a minister, church or religious official, or notary public get removed from the database?
- What if I change my church or religious organization or if my church or religious organization moves to a new location?
- What if I change my address?
- How do I change my current certificate to Retired Clergy Status?
- If I belong to a church or religious organization that was just started and I am the senior pastor/president of the board, who can complete the Affidavit of Authority to Solemnize Marriages on my behalf?
- How long is the certificate valid?
- Are faxed copies of the paperwork acceptable?
- The wedding is to take place within a few days. Is it possible to obtain the Certificate of Authority to Solemnize Marriages in time to perform the wedding?
- I am a licensed, ordained or appointed minister, or church or religious official; may I obtain permission to perform a specific wedding ceremony in Nevada?
- I am an out-of-state licensed, ordained or appointed minister, or church or religious official; may I obtain permission to perform a specific wedding ceremony in Nevada?
- I am a notary public in another state; can I obtain authorization to perform a ceremony in Nevada?
- I am a judge in another state; can I obtain authorization to perform a ceremony in Nevada?
- I am a retired Nevada judge; am I still authorized to perform marriage ceremonies?
- How do I become a minister or other person authorized to solemnize marriages?
- What are my responsibilities after the wedding ceremony?
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Reno Office
Office Hours
8 am to 8 pm
365 days a year (including holidays)
(Holidays - 8am-4pm, by appointment)
Phone
Marriage & Business Division
(775) 784-7287
(775) 785-4347 (fax)
Board Records & Minutes Division
(775) 784-7279
(775) 785-4346 (fax)
Marriage & Business
ClerkAdmin@washoecounty.gov
Board Records & Minutes
ClerkBoard@washoecounty.gov
Address
Office Location
1001 E. Ninth Street
Bldg. A
Reno, NV 89512
Incline Office (Currently Unavailable)
Incline Village office is currently unavailable at this time. Please visit our Reno location for Clerk services.
Marriage Commissioner's Office
Appointments Available
1pm - 3pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
(excluding holidays)
Phone
(775) 784-7272
Address
Senior Center
1155 E. 9th Street
Reno, NV