Colorado 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 Colorado.
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 Colorado.
The license can only be used within the State of Colorado.
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.
Adams County Clerk
450 South Fourth Ave
Brighton, CO 80601
303-654-6020
Alamosa County Clerk
P.O. Box 630
Alamosa, CO 81101
719-589-6681
Arapahoe County Clerk
5334 South Prince
Littleton, CO 80166
303-795-4520
Archuleta County Clerk
P.O. Box 1507
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
970-264-5633
Bent County Clerk
P.O. Box 350
Las Animas, CO 81054
719-456-2009
Boulder CountyCounty Clerk
2020 13th St, 2nd Flr.
Boulder, CO 80302
303-441-3516
Chaffee County Recorder
P.O. Box 699
Salida, CO 81201
719-539-4004
Cheyenne County Clerk
51 South 1St St
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
719-767-5685
Clear Creek County Clerk
P.O. Box 2000
Georgetown, CO 80444
303-569-3251
Conejos County Clerk
P.O. Box 127
Conejos, CO 81129
719-376-5422
Costilla County Clerk
P.O. Box 308
San Luis, CO 81152
719-672-3301
Delta CountyClerk & Recorder
5th & Palmer
Delta, CO 81416
970-874-2150
Denver County Clerk
1437 Bannock, Room 200
Denver, CO 80202
303-640-2628
Douglas County Clerk
P.O. Box 1147
Castlerock, CO 80104
303-660-7469
Eagle CountyMarriage License
P.O. Box 537
Eagle, CO 81631
970-328-8710
El Paso CountyClerk And Recorder
200 S. Cascade
Colorado Spring, CO 80901
719-520-6200
Elbert County Clerk
P.O. Box 37
Kiowa, CO 80117
303-621-3129
Fremont County Clerk
615 Macon, Room 100
Canon City, CO 81212
719-275-1522
Garfield CountyMarriage License
109 8th St Suite 200
Glenwood Spring, CO 81601
970-945-2377
Gilpin County ClerkClerk & Recorders Office
203 Eureka, P.O. Box 429
Central City, CO 80427
303-582-5321
Grand County Clerk
308 Byers
Hot Sulpher Spg, CO 80451
303-725-3347
Gunnison CountyClerk & Recorder
200 East Virginia
Gunnison, CO 81230
970-641-1516
Huerfano County Clerks
400 Main St
Wallsenburg, CO 81089
719-738-2380
Jackson County RecorderP.O. Box 337
396 La Fever
Walden, CO 80480
970-723-4334
Jefferson County Clerk
100 Jefferson County Pkwy
Golden, CO 80419
303-271-8168
Kit Carson CountyClerk And Recorder
P.O. Box 249
Burlington, CO 80807
719-346-8638
La Plata County Clerk
P.O. Box 519
Durango, CO 81302
970-382-6283
Lake County Clerk
P.O. Box 917
Leadville, CO 80461
719-486-1410
Larimer County Clerk
P.O. Box 1280, 80522
Ft.Collins, CO 80521
970-498-7860
Las Animas CountyClerk & Recorder
P.O. Box 115
Trinidad, CO 81082
719-846-3314
Logan County Recorders
315 Main St
Sterling, CO 80751
970-522-1544
Mesa CountyClerk & Recorder
544 Rood St
Grand Junction, CO 81501
970-244-1670
Moffat CountyClerk & Recorder
221 West Victory Way
Craig, CO 81625
970-824-5484
Montezuma County Clerk
109 West Main St
Cortez, CO 81321
970-565-3728
Montrose County Clerk
320 So. 1St St
Montrose, CO 81401
970-249-3362
Morgan County Clerk
P.O. Box 1399
Fort Morgan, CO 80701
970-867-5616
Otero County Clerk
P.O. Box 511
La Junta, CO 81050
719-383-3020
Ouray CountyClerk & Recorder
541 4th St
Ouray, CO 81427
970-325-4961
Park County ClerkClerk & Recorder
501 Main St, Annex Bldg.
Fairplay, CO 80440
719-836-2771
Phillips County Clerk
221 S. Interocean
Holyoke, CO 80734
970-854-3131
Pitkin County Clerk
506 East Main
Aspen, CO 81611
970-920-5180
Prowers County ClerkRecorders Office
P.O. Box 889
Lamar, CO 81052
719-336-4337
Pueblo County Clerk
215 West 10th St
Pueblo, CO 81003
719-583-6000
Rio Blanco CountyClerk & Recorder
500 Main St
Meeker, CO 81641
970-878-5068
Rio Grande County Clerk
P.O. Box 160
Del Norte, CO 81132
719-657-3334
Routt County Clerk
P.O. Box 773598
Steamboat Sprin, CO 80477
970-879-1710
San Juan County Clerk
P.O. Box 466
Silverton, CO 81433
303-387-5671
San Miguel County Clerk
305 West Colorado Ave
Telluride, CO 81435
970-728-3954
Summit County Clerk
P.O. Box 1538
Breckenridge, CO 80424
970-453-3475
Teller CountyClerk & Recorder
101 West Bennett
Cripple Creek, CO 80813
719-689-2951
Washington County Clerk
P.O. Box "L"
Akron, CO 80720
970-345-6565
Weld County Clerk
P.O. Box 459
Greeley, CO 80632
970-353-3840
Yuma County Clerk
310 Ash St
Wray, CO 80758
970-332-5809