How to Get a Marriage License in Utah
Utah marriage license at a glance
- License fee
- varies by county (~$40-$60; Utah County online ~$50)
- Waiting period
- none
- Minimum age
- 18 without consent
- Blood test
- no
Utah is different. Utah County issues fully online licenses + legally-recognized remote (web-conference) ceremonies usable worldwide
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.
A marriage license in Utah is obtained through the County Clerk's office in the county where the marriage will take place. Utah has no waiting period between application and ceremony. The applicant must present government photo identification, proof of age, and a Social Security number. Residency within the state is not required. The fee varies by county, typically ranging from approximately $40 to $60; Utah County charges around $50. Because fees are set individually by each county, applicants should confirm the exact current fee with their specific county clerk before applying. The license remains valid for 30 days, though validity periods may vary slightly by county and should be confirmed with the issuing clerk.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old to marry without consent. Those aged 16 or 17 may marry with parental consent and juvenile court authorization. Persons under 16 are not permitted to marry. No blood test is required. Two witnesses aged 18 or older must be present at the ceremony. Utah County offers a distinctive option: a fully online application process and legally recognized remote ceremony (conducted via videoconference) available to applicants worldwide, provided the officiant is physically present in Utah. All applicants should verify the current rules, eligibility requirements, and fee structure on their county clerk's official website or contact the clerk directly 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 | Utah |
|---|---|
| License fee | varies by county (~$40-$60; Utah County online ~$50) |
| Fee set by | County (varies by county) |
| Waiting period | none |
| License validity | 30 days (no statutory expiration in some counties; 32 days commonly cited — confirm county) |
| ID required | government photo ID; proof of age; SSN |
| Residency required | no |
| Minimum age | 18 without consent; 16-17 with parental consent AND juvenile-court authorization; under 16 not permitted |
| Blood test | no |
| Witnesses | 2 witnesses (18+) at the ceremony (and for remote ceremonies) |
| Online option | YES — Utah County issues fully ONLINE marriage licenses + legal remote (web-conference) ceremonies usable worldwide; officiant must be physically in Utah |
| Where to apply | County Clerk; Utah County Clerk for the online/remote pathway (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 Utah marriage law and the issuing agency, verified June 2026. Primary source → · How we compile this. Informational only — not legal advice.