Is there a waiting period to get married in Colorado?

None — you can marry the same day.

How long is a Colorado marriage license valid?

35 days from the date it is issued; the signed license must be returned within 63 days of the ceremony.

Any county clerk and recorder in Colorado — the license is valid statewide.

1,003 marriage license filings across 4 counties in Colorado.

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Issued by: The county clerk and recorder.
Where to apply: Any county clerk and recorder in Colorado — the license is valid statewide.
Fee: $30.
Waiting period: None — you can marry the same day.
Valid for: 35 days from the date it is issued; the signed license must be returned within 63 days of the ceremony.
Good to know: Colorado allows self-solemnization: a couple can marry themselves with no officiant and no witnesses.

Checked September 2026 against Summit County Clerk & Recorder — Marriage Licenses. Rules and fees change — the issuing office has the final word. General information, not legal advice.

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