How to Get a Marriage License in Montana
Montana marriage license at a glance
- License fee
- varies by county (~$53; Clerk of District Court)
- Waiting period
- none
- Minimum age
- 18 without consent
- Blood test
- yes for female applicants under 50 (rubella immunity) — WAIVABLE via a signed informed-consent declination form
Montana is different. last state with a marriage blood-test on the books (rubella, female applicants <50) — but WAIVABLE by informed-consent form
Confirm the fee before you go. The marriage-license fee in this state is set by the county and varies, so the figure above is a representative range — check the exact, current fee on the issuing county clerk's own fee schedule. This page is informational only and is not legal advice.
In Montana, couples seeking a marriage license must apply at the Clerk of District Court in the county where either party resides. The fee varies by county and is approximately $53, though applicants should confirm the exact current fee with their county clerk's office before applying, as fees are set at the county level and may change. There is no waiting period once the license is issued; the license remains valid for 180 days from issuance.
To obtain a license, applicants must present government-issued photo identification, proof of age, and a Social Security number. Both parties must be at least 18 years old; applicants aged 16 or 17 may apply only with parental consent and court approval, while applicants under 16 are not permitted to marry. Female applicants under 50 are subject to a rubella-immunity blood test, though this requirement may be waived by signing an informed-consent declination form. No witnesses are required. Applicants should contact their county Clerk of District Court or visit the official county clerk's website to confirm current fees, eligibility requirements, and any procedural details before applying.
What a marriage license actually is
A marriage license is the government document that authorizes your marriage; you apply for it before the ceremony, and once it’s signed and returned it becomes your marriage record. The fee, waiting period and ID rules below are what each state and county sets — always confirm the exact current amount with the issuing clerk.
| Requirement | Montana |
|---|---|
| License fee | varies by county (~$53; Clerk of District Court) |
| Fee set by | County (varies by county) |
| Waiting period | none |
| License validity | 180 days |
| ID required | government photo ID; proof of age; SSN |
| Residency required | no |
| Minimum age | 18 without consent; 16-17 with parental consent AND court approval; under 16 not permitted |
| Blood test | yes for female applicants under 50 (rubella immunity) — WAIVABLE via a signed informed-consent declination form |
| Witnesses | no witnesses required |
| Online option | no statewide online option; apply at the Clerk of District Court |
| Where to apply | Clerk of District Court (county-administered) |
| Governing law | Set by state statute — refer to your state’s official statutes and the issuing County Clerk for the governing rule |
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Compiled from public-record Montana marriage law and the issuing agency, verified June 2026. Primary source → · How we compile this. Informational only — not legal advice.