It’s one of the easiest places in the world to get married; Las Vegas, NV.

In this post you’ll learn everything you need to know about getting married in Las Vegas, the paper work end anyway.

 Both the Bride and Groom must go in person to the Marriage Bureau at the Clark County Clerk’s Office to apply for a marriage license.

After receiving your Marriage License, your ceremony must be performed by a marriage official.  A Marriage License is good for one year.

Neither blood tests nor waiting periods are required. The legal age is 18 for both men and women (proof of age is required) and licensing fees are $60. Civil ceremonies can be performed at the Marriage Commissioner’s Office at 309 S. 3rd St. Chapel fees vary depending on the services provided.

For marriage license information call the Clark County Marriage License Bureau (702) 671-0600, 201 Clark Avenue (located on the northwest corner of Clark Avenue and Third Street). Marriage License Bureau hours are 8 a.m. to midnight, including holidays.

There are many marriage chapels in Las Vegas to choose from. All of the chapels offer a variety of wedding packages that will include flowers, photographer, etc. The cost of a wedding ceremony will depend upon the chapel and the package you select.

For a listing of wedding chapels click here.

You may also have a wedding ceremony performed by a Commissioner of Civil Marriages.

After your wedding ceremony has been performed, the marriage official has 10 business days to send the marriage certificate to the Recorder’s Office to be recorded.
 
A marriage certificate is usually recorded by 3 p.m. the day it is received. Certified copies are available the next day for purchase.

Foreign countries require certified copies of marriage certificates in order to register Las Vegas (Clark County) marriages in their country. Some foreign countries also require an Apostille in order to register the marriage.