Marriage Licenses

Check out our new Self Service portal!

Our new online portal gives better access to:

  • Requesting copies from our office
  • Searching and viewing records
  • Prefilling marriage applications and FFNs/DBAs for sole proprietors
Try out the new Self Service portal

WELCOME TO THE MARRIAGE LICENSE BUREAU
WE'RE HERE TO SERVE YOU!

Manager: Michelle Batter
Email: mlbatter@washoecounty.gov
Phone:  775-784-7287
 
To be legally married in the State of Nevada, you must purchase a marriage license and have a marriage ceremony performed. The fee for the license is $85.00 (Cash, Credit Card, Money Order, Cashier’s Check, or Traveler's Check).

The marriage license may be obtained up to one year prior to the ceremony. Both parties must be present in order to purchase a marriage license in the Marriage License Bureau in either Reno or Incline Village.

Note: Please verify that your Officiant has received authorization to perform marriages in the State of Nevada. You may check his/her status here:
Nevada Marriage Officiant Public Search

For answers to the most common questions and directions to our offices, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page. For all other questions, please call us at either of the numbers below.

We now offer the ability to pre-fill your marriage application online. Please visit our Marriage Pre-Fill page for full instructions and details.

NO APPOINTMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A MARRIAGE LICENSE

Location and Hours

Access to the Reno office after 5:30pm Monday through Friday AND all-day on weekends and holidays is limited to the 9th Street entrance to Building A. Street parking is available.


Parental Consent Form (Must be Accompanied by a Nevada Court Order)

For Authorization to Solemnize Marriages in Nevada

Request a Copy of the Marriage Application

Request a Copy of the Marriage Certificate (Proof of Marriage)

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