Oregon Marriage License Requirements
Below is the information on what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the marriage laws before filling out the marriage license forms.
In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. This is the document that allows you to officially be married under the law. Always check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are.
Licenses are usually not valid for more than 30 days so you'll typically need to apply for your marriage license within one month of your wedding ceremony. You need to submit your birth certificates, tax information, and other official documents.
When you apply for your license, you'll not only need a proof of identification and age, will need to provide any information about previous marriages, and will need to pay a nominal fee. You will also need to have a witness when you sign the application, so plan on bringing your maid of honor or best man with you. The bride will need to know what her married name will be before she signs the marriage certificate. You'll have to write that name on the application.
IMPORTANT: You are not officially married when you receive a marriage license. You need to have a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman sign the document. On your wedding day, you'll give your officiant your marriage license, then after the ceremony, he'll sign it and send it to the proper government agency for validation.
ID Requirement: Picture ID such as a driver's license. If application is mailed or faxed in, it must be witnessed by a Notary Public.
Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Oregon.
Waiting Period: 3 days.
If Divorced: If divorced within the last 60 days, a certified copy of the divorce decree is needed.
Fees: Cash Only! $25
Other Tests: No tests
Under 18: Need certified copy of birth certificate, both parents must be present with identification, or if you have a legal guardian they must be present with a court order and identification.
Officiants: The minister, priest or rabbi of any church or congregation in the state may perform marriages. Ministers must provide marriage certificates to the couple married and report the marriage to the Marriage Commissioner.
Valid: License is valid for 90 days anywhere in Oregon.
The license can only be used within the State of Oregon.
IMPORTANT: State and county marriage license requirements can change so make sure you check with your local town clerk. This information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice. It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any plans.
List Of Oregon County Clerk Offices
Baker County Clerk
1995 3rd St
Baker, OR 97814
541-523-8207
Benton County Clerk
120 Northwest Fourth St
Corvallis, OR 97330
541-757-6831
Clackamas County Clerk County Recording Office
2051 Kaen Rd
Oregon City, OR 97045
503-655-8661
Clatsop County Clerk
749 Commercial
P.O. Box 178
Astoria, OR 97103
503-325-8511
Columbia County Recorder
Columbia County Courthouse
St Helens, OR 97051
503-397-3796
Coos County Clerk
Coos County Courthouse
Coquille, OR 97423
541-396-3121
Crook County Clerk
300 E 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754
541-447-6553
Curry County Clerk
P.O. Box 746
Gold Beach, OR 97444
541-247-3295
Deschutes County Clerk
1130 Nw Harriman
Bend, OR 97701
541-388-6549
Douglas County Clerk
P.O. Box 10
Roseburg, OR 97470
541-440-4318
Giliam County Recorder
221 S. Oregon St
Condon, OR 97823
541-384-2311
Grant County Clerk
Courthouse
Canyon City, OR 97820
541-575-1675
Harney County Clerk
450 North Buena Vista
Burns, OR 97720
541-573-6641
Hood River County
309 State St
Hood River, OR 97031
541-386-3970
Jackson County Clerk
10 South Oakdale
Medford, OR 97501
541-776-7232
Jefferson County Clerk
657 "C" St
Madras, OR 97741
541-475-4451
Josephine County Clerk
6th & C St, #170
Grants Pass, OR 97526
541-474-5243
Klamath County Recorder
316 Main St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
541-883-5134
Lake County Recorder
513 Center St
Lakeview, OR 97630
541-947-6006
Lane County Deeds And Records Office
125 East 8th Ave
Eugene, OR 97401
541-682-3653
Lincoln County Lincoln County Recorder
225 West Olive St, #201
Newport, OR 97365
541-265-4121
Linn County Recorder
P.O. Box 100
Albany, OR 97321
541-967-3831
Malheur County Clerk
251 B St West Box 4
Vale, OR 97918
541-473-5151
Marion County Clerk
100 High St N.E.#110
Salem, OR 97301
503-588-5225
Morrow County Clerk
100 North Court
Heppner, OR 97836
503-676-9061
Multnomah County Clerk
501 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd
Portland, OR 97214
503-988-3027
Polk County Clerk
Courthouse, Room 201
Dallas, OR 97338
503-623-9217
Sherman County Clerk
500 Court St
Moro, OR 97039
541-565-3606
Tillamook County Clerk
201 Laurel Ave
Tillamook, OR 97141
503-842-3402
Umatilla County Recorder or Clerk
216 S.E. 4th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
541-276-7111
Union County Clerk
1100 L. St
La Grande, OR 97850
541-963-1006
Wallowa County Clerk
101 S. River
Enterprise, OR 97828
541-426-4543
Wasco County Clerk
County Court House
The Dalles, OR 97058
541-296-6159
Washington County Records Division
155 North First St, #130
Hillsboro, OR 97124
503-648-8752
Wheeler County Clerk
701 Adams St
Fossil, OR 97830
541-763-2400
Yamhill County Clerk
Fifth And Evans Room 119
Mcminnville, OR 97128
503-472-9371
