In Reno, Nevada, a male and female person, at least 18 years of age, not nearer of kin than second cousins or cousins of the half blood, and not having a husband or wife living, may be joined in marriage. Proof of age is required. No medical certificates are required for a marriage license. Both parties must appear in person at the Marriage License Bureau, Washoe County Courthouse, 75 Court Street, Reno, Nevada. Signature of both parties is required on the marriage license affidavit. You may be married immediately after the marriage license is issued.
Blood
Tests/Waiting Periods
Blood tests are not required, and there is no waiting period.
Divorce Requirements
In order to obtain a Marriage License and have a legal marriage, divorces must
be final in the state where granted. The date of the final decree and the city
and state where granted are required.
Facts
on Legal Age Requirements
A person at least 16 years of age but less than 18 years of age may marry only
if he or she has the consent of:
1. Either parent; or
2. Such person's legal guardian (Nevada Revised Stature 122.020). Persons
signing as guardians must furnish a certified court order showing proof of
legal guardianship to the satisfaction of the Clerk.
If the parent cannot be present, a written statement in English, stating the birth date and age of the minor child and stating the relationship of the person giving consent, acknowledged before a notary public or other officer authorized to take acknowledgements must be presented. The notary must state the parent personally appeared before them.
Under the provisions of Nevada Revised Stature 122.015, a person less than 16 years of age may marry if either parent or legal guardian files an action, pays all court fees as provided by law, and presents a court order from the Second Judicial District Court, Washoe County, Nevada, authorizing the Clerk to issue a license.
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Marriage Ceremonies
To be legally married a marriage ceremony must be performed by any person
authorized to perform marriages in the State of Nevada. The options are
wedding chapels, churches, or the Commissioner of Civil Marriages. Law
requires one witness to the marriage ceremony.
Civil
Marriages
The Commissioner of Civil Marriages performs Civil Marriages in Reno and
Sparks townships at 195 S. Sierra Street, Reno (the Justices of the Peace in
such townships are precluded by law from performing marriages). The fee
charged for marriages performed by the Commissioner of Civil Marriages is
$50.00 (cash, money order, or bank certified check). Office hours are Thursday
through Monday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., closed for lunch hour from 1:00 p.m. to
2:00 p.m.
Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Certified Copies
After you have been married, you receive the original marriage certificate.
For a certified copy of the marriage application, send $10.00 (money order or
bank certified check) to the Washoe County Clerk, PO Box 30083, Reno, NV
89520-3083. To receive a certified
copy of your marriage record (proof of marriage) send $10.00 (money order or
bank certified check) and a self-addressed stamped envelope to the Washoe
County Recorder, PO Box 11130, Reno, NV
89520-0027. Be sure to include the
date of marriage, marriage license number (if known), and the names of bride
and groom at time of marriage with your request.
For further information, please contact:
Marriage Bureau
Washoe County Courthouse
PO Box 11130
Reno, NV 89520
775-328-3274
800-458-2423 or 775-324-0200
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