State guide
Nevada
Nevada marriage licenses are issued by county clerks and can be used anywhere in Nevada, with no waiting period. Civil ceremonies are actively offered by some county clerk offices, and Nevada also has a formal single-ceremony officiant path through county clerks for one specific wedding.
Checked against official sources on October 4, 2026. Rules and links change; confirm with the office listed before you act.
- Who issues licenses
- county clerk
- Waiting period
- none
- License valid for
- 1 year
- Witnesses
- 1 required
- License fee
- State law sets at least $35; published county totals found: $85 in Washoe and Douglas, $102 in Clark
- Friend or one-day officiant
- Yes. County clerks issue single-ceremony authority for one specific marriage; official pages found include Clark ($55) and Washoe/Douglas ($30 application fee).
Official resources in Nevada
Primary Nevada marriage law, including license issuance, validity, officiants, and fees.
Official Clark County guide confirming no waiting period and current county license fee.
Official ceremony page for civil marriages performed by the county clerk as Commissioner of Civil Marriages.
Official FAQ covering witnesses, no waiting period, and basic Nevada marriage rules.
Official Washoe ceremony page for civil marriages performed at the county office.
Key facts for Nevada
- Nevada county clerks issue marriage licenses, and a Nevada license may be used anywhere within Nevada.
- There is no waiting period in Nevada.
- A Nevada marriage license expires one year after issuance.
- One witness to the ceremony is required by law.
- State law sets at least $35 in license charges, but counties may charge more; Clark posts $102 and Washoe and Douglas post $85.
- County clerks can authorize single-ceremony officiants; Clark posts a $55 single-marriage certificate, while Washoe and Douglas post $30 applications.
Courthouse ceremonies in Nevada
| County | Details |
|---|---|
| Clark County | County Clerk performs civil marriages as Commissioner of Civil Marriages. |
| Washoe County | County Clerk’s Civil Marriage Commissioner’s Office offers simple civil ceremonies. |
What to do next
- Check the specific county’s fee before you go; Nevada counties do not all publish the same total license price.
- If using a friend as officiant, have them secure county authorization before the ceremony; Nevada says performing first is illegal.
- Bring one witness for the ceremony, even if you are marrying at the clerk’s civil-marriage office.
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?