Colorado - Obtain Marriage License

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Procedure

1. Both parties should be present when applying for a marriage license. If this is not possible, one party must appear with a completed and notarized absentee affidavit as well as approved original identification for the absent party. Applicants for a marriage license need not be Colorado residents.
2. Present and submit the required documents.
3. Fill out an application form.
4. Pay the license fee.
5. Have your witness sign the form.
6. Receive your marriage license.

Marriage Solemnization

Ceremony can be performed by judges, retired judges, magistrates, Indian tribe officials and clergy, or by the couple themselves.

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Required Documents

• birth certificates
• tax information
• official documents
• proof of identification and age
• application form

Office Locations & Contacts

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Vital Records Section
4300 Cherry Creek Drive South
Denver, Colorado 80346-1530
Telephone: (303) 692-2234

Colorado County Clerk's Offices: http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/colorado/#counties

Eligibility

• Both parties must be of legal age, 18 years old or above.
• For those ages 16 and 17, parental consent is required from both parents.
• For ages 15 and below, a court order granting judicial approval as well as complying with the above requirements is required.

Note: Marriage licenses can be obtained for same-sex couples in Colorado.

Fees

Marriage license: $30

Validity

A marriage license is valid for 30 days.

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Processing Time

A marriage license may be issued on the day it is applied.

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Instructions

• Both parties must appear in person. If one party cannot appear due to illness, is out of state, or incarcerated, he or she must obtain an Absentee Application from the Clerk and Recorder's office.
• Different rules in getting a marriage license varies from state to state, so it is important to check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are.
• Apply for a marriage license for at least one month before the wedding ceremony.
• A witness is required when signing an application for marriage license.
• The bride must know what her married name will be before she signs the marriage certificate. The name must be written on the application.
• A justice of the peace or a religious clergyman is required to sign the document.
• A marriage license may be issued in any county and used in any county in the State of Colorado.

Required Information

• Social Security number
• Place of Birth (City and State)
• Parents names and current address
• Divorce information (date, place, and court where granted)

Need for the Document

Following are the procedures on how to obtain a marriage license in Colorado. A marriage license is a document that allows a coupe to officially tie the knot under the law.

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External Links

Colorado Department of Health and Environment: http://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/CDPHE-CHEIS/CBON/1251593016787
Colorado Marriage License: http://www.usmarriagelaws.com/search/united_states/colorado/

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