Idaho 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 Idaho.
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 Idaho.
The license can only be used within the State of Idaho.
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.
Ada County Recorder
650 Main St
Boise, ID 83702
208-364-2222
Adams County Clerk
P.O. Box 48
Council, ID 83612
208-253-4561
Bannock County Recorder
624 East Center, Room 211
Pocatello, ID 83205
208-236-7340
Bear Lake County Recorder
P.O. Box 190
Paris, ID 83261
208-945-2212
Benewah County Clerk
Courthouse
St Maries, ID 83861
208-245-3212
Bingham County Clerk
501 North
le St
Blackfoot, ID 83221
208-785-5005
Blaine County Recorder
206 1st Ave. S., Ste. 200
Hailey, ID 83333
208-788-5505
Boise County Recorder
P.O. Box 157
Idaho City, ID 83631
208-392-4431
Bonner County Recorder
1500 Hwy 2, Suite 335
Sand Point, ID 83864
208-265-1490
Bonneville County Clerk Recorder
605 North Capital Ave
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
208-529-1350
Boundary County Recorder315 Kootenai St
P.O. Box 419
Bonners Ferry, ID 83805
208-267-2242
Butte County Clerk
P.O. Box 737
Arco, ID 83213
208-527-3021
Camas County Clerk
P.O. Box 430
Fairfield, ID 83327
208-764-2242
Canyon County Recorder
1115 Albany St
Caldwell, ID 83605
208-454-7552
Caribou County Clerk
P.O. Box 775
Soda Springs, ID 83276
208-547-4342
Cassia County Recorder Cassia County Courthouse
1459 Overland Ave, # 105
Burley, ID 83318
208-678-5240
Clark County Clerk
P.O. Box 205
Dubois, ID 83423
208-374-5304
Clearwater County Recorder
P.O. Box 586
Orofino, ID 83544
208-476-5615
Custer County Clerk
P.O. Box 385
Challis, ID 83226
208-879-2360
Elmore County Recorder
150 South 4th East
Mountain Home, ID 83647
208-587-2130
Franklin County Recorder
39 West Oneida
Preston, ID 83263
208-852-1090
Fremont County Clerk
151 W 1st N.
Saint Anthony, ID 83445
208-624-7332
Gem County Recorder
415 E Main St
Emmett, ID 83617
208-365-4561
Gooding County Clerk
P.O. Box 417
Gooding, ID 83330
208-934-4841
Idaho County Recorder
Idaho County Courthouse, Rm 5
Grangeville, ID 83530
208-983-2751
Jefferson County Clerk
134 North Clark
Rigby, ID 83442
208-745-7756
Jerome County Recorder
P.O. Box 407
Burley, ID 83318
208-324-8811
Kootenai County Recorder
501 Government Way
Coer D' Alene, ID 83814
208-769-4400
Latah County Clerk 522 South Adams
P.O. Box 8068
Moscow, ID 83843
208-882-8580
Lemhi County Clerk
206 Courthouse Drive
Salmon, ID 83467
208-756-2815
Lewis County Clerk
P.O. Box 39
Nezperce, ID 83543
208-937-2661
Lincoln County Clerk
111 W B St
Shoshone, ID 83352
208-886-7641
Madison County Recorder
159 East Main
Rexburg, ID 83440
208-356-3662
Minidoka County Recorder
P.O. Box 474
Rupert, ID 83350
208-436-9511
Nez Perce County Recorder
P.O. Box 896
Lewiston, ID 83501
208-799-3020
Oneida County Clerk
10 Court St
Malad City, ID 83252
208-766-4116
Owyhee County Clerk
P.O. Box 128
Murphy, ID 83650
208-495-2421
Payette County Recorder
1130 3rd Ave North
Payette, ID 83661
208-642-6000
Power County Clerk
543 Bannock
American Falls, ID 83211
208-226-7611
Shoshone County Clerk
P.O. Box 1049
Wallace, ID 83873
208-752-1264
Teton County Recorder
89 North Main
Driggs, ID 83422
208-354-2905
Twin Falls County Recorder
P.O. Box 126
Twin Falls, ID 83303
208-736-4004
Valley County Recorder
219 North Main
Cascade, ID 83611
208-382-4297
Washington County Clerk
P.O. Box 670
Weiser, ID 83672
208-549-2092