Age Requirements: The legal age of consent for applicants is 18. Applicants who are 16 or 17 years old must obtain permission from a juvenile court. They must present that court order when applying for the marriage license. Persons under 16 years of age are prohibited from obtaining a marriage license.
Identification: All applicants must present a valid United States issued photo identification (State Issued driver’s license, permit, ID, U.S military ID or passport). Any government issued foreign photo ID must be accompanied by an original birth certificate.
Social Security Number: Both parties need to know their social security numbers.
Previous Marriages: If either party has been divorced or widowed, we need to know the date, County and State. We do not need proof. The couple will be required to swear under oath that all information given is true and correct.
Absentee Application Form: If one party cannot appear, the applicants must obtain an absentee application from the Clerk and Recorder's office. The party applying must bring the absentee application along with a photo copy of the identification used by the notary for the absent party. ABSENTEE APPLICATIONS MUST BE NOTARIZED.
Blood Test: Blood tests are not required for either applicant.