How to Get a Marriage License in Utah

There are so many things to do when you are planning a wedding. Don't forget to make it legal by getting your marriage license. Getting your marriage license in Utah is not difficult. This guide will help you know where to go and what to bring.

Who can get a Utah Marriage License?

You must be at least 18 years old to sign your own marriage license in Utah. A parent or guardian must be present in you are under 18. If you are under 15, you must get authorization by a juvenile judge from a court in the county where you reside. In Utah, you may not obtain a marriage license if you are under 14 years of age.

Where can you get a Utah Marriage License?

In Salt Lake County - 2001 S. State Street #S2200 in Salt Lake City

In Utah County - 100 E. Center Street Rm# 3600 in Provo

For all other locations contact your county's clerk's office to find out where to go. Most offices are open from 8:00am to 5:00pm on weekdays.

What do you need to bring to obtain a Utah Marriage License?

You will need to bring a valid form of identification (driver's license, passport or birth certificate), $50 (cash, check, money order, Visa or Mastercard), and your fiance. You will also need to know information such as both of your full names, social security numbers, current addresses, dates and places of birth, names and birthplaces of both sets of parents and races of applicants.

When should you get a Utah Marriage License?

In Utah your marriage license is effective immediately and is valid for 30 days. You probably don't want to wait until your wedding date to apply for your license in case there are any problems and because it can take awhile to process on busy days.

What else should you know about Utah Marriage Licenses?

You can use your marriage license anywhere in Utah. The marriage license is property of the county and must be returned to the county clerk within two weeks after the marriage takes place. The officiator, or person performing the ceremony, will be responsible for completing the marriage license and returning it to the clerk. The county will mail a certified copy to you. This copy will be your proof of marriage. You can order another copy if your marriage license is ever lost. You will need your marriage license to legally change your name. The Driver's License Division and Social Security office will need to see a certified copy of the license.