State guide
Idaho
In Idaho, marriage licenses are issued by county recorders, and the basic statewide rules are notably simple: no waiting period, no expiration date, and the ceremony must occur in Idaho. Idaho also requires a solemnization by an authorized officiant, so this is not a self-uniting state.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- Who issues licenses
- county recorder
- Waiting period
- none
- License valid for
- no expiration date
- Witnesses
- not required
- License fee
- $28.00 statewide on the official county pages found
Official resources in Idaho
State vital-records page explaining certified copies, confidentiality, and linking to Idaho officiant guidance.
Official county marriage-license page with Idaho requirements, fee, courthouse-ceremony notes, witnesses, and expiration information.
Official county recorder page confirming Idaho waiting period, witness rule, and no-expiration rule.
Official county page with current fee and a plain-language summary of Idaho license validity and timing.
Official county-posted chart summarizing who may solemnize marriages under Idaho law.
Key facts for Idaho
- Idaho county recorders issue marriage licenses.
- There is no waiting period before an Idaho ceremony.
- An Idaho marriage license does not expire.
- Witnesses are not required on the license.
- Canyon County publishes a $28.00 marriage-license fee.
- Idaho law requires an authorized officiant to solemnize the marriage.
Courthouse ceremonies in Idaho
| County | Details |
|---|---|
| Canyon County | Recorder page says couples may schedule a courthouse ceremony with a judge after obtaining the license. |
What to do next
- Apply with a county recorder where both applicants can appear together with government ID and Social Security information or the substitute documents the recorder requires.
- Plan the ceremony in Idaho; Idaho counties publish that the license is valid for ceremonies performed in Idaho.
- If you want a courthouse wedding, check judge availability with the county before buying travel or vendor services.
Helpful guides
- How to get married at the courthouse
- What to bring when you apply for a marriage license
- Marriage license waiting periods and expiration dates
- Do you need witnesses for a courthouse wedding?