How to Get a Marriage License in Las Vegas (Clark County, NV)

Who actually issues your license

In Nevada, marriage licenses are issued by the county clerk, not by a city government. If you're marrying in the Las Vegas area, that means your license comes from the Clark County Clerk, since Las Vegas is the county seat of Clark County. This matters if you're comparing information online — some of it describes city offices in other states, which doesn't apply here. If you're getting married in Henderson or North Las Vegas, you're still in Clark County, so the same county clerk issues your license.

Where you're allowed to apply

Nevada does not have a residency requirement for marriage licenses. You and your partner can apply at the office of any county clerk in the state — you don't have to live in Nevada, live in Clark County, or have any prior connection to the area. Both of you need to appear in person together with government-issued identification. Bring whatever ID the clerk's office accepts; since we can't confirm the exact list here, call ahead or check the county clerk's own materials before you go so you're not turned away over a document issue.

What it costs and when you can marry

Clark County sets its own marriage license fee, separate from other counties in Nevada, and it is $102. Nevada has no waiting period, so once your license is issued, you and your partner are free to marry the same day. There's no multi-day cooling-off period to plan around, which makes Las Vegas a practical option for couples on a tight timeline or traveling from out of state.

How long your license stays good

Once issued, your Clark County marriage license is valid for one year from the date on it. If your ceremony is scheduled for later, make sure it falls within that window, since a license that expires unused can't be used to marry — you'd need to apply again. If you're not marrying immediately after picking it up, put the issue date somewhere you'll actually check it, like a shared calendar with your partner.

Before you go

The Clark County Marriage License Bureau in Las Vegas is open every day of the year, including holidays, so you have real flexibility on when to apply. That said, we don't have verified details on its address, hours, phone number, appointment requirements, or accepted payment methods, and getting any of those wrong can mean a wasted trip. Before you head over:

•Confirm the current address and hours directly with the Clark County Clerk.

•Ask what forms of payment are accepted for the $102 fee — cash, card, or otherwise.

•Check whether you need an appointment or can simply walk in.

•Confirm exactly which forms of ID both of you need to bring.

A short call or visit to the county clerk's own information source before you go will save you a second trip and let you spend your same-day approval actually celebrating instead of sorting out paperwork.

Clark County marriage licenses, by the numbers

4,799 marriage licenses were filed in Clark County in the last 30 days and 63,245 in the last 12 months; the newest filing we hold is dated 2026-09-24. Month-by-month counts and the public record are on the Clark County marriage license page.

State rules checked against [Clark County Clerk — Marriage License Requirements](https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/elected_officials/county_clerk/marriage-license-requirements). Fees and procedures change — the county clerk has the final word. General information, not legal advice.