Getting Married in Las Vegas (US) as a Visitor: Legal Requirements 2026

Not legal advice. Marriage rules change and local offices interpret them differently. Confirm every requirement with the civil registry or embassy before you book or pay. Disclaimer

Legal for visitors?Yes

Wait / residencyNone

Government feeUS$102

Same-sexNot confirmed

7 of 10 facts read on an official page; 2 not confirmed. Badges show the source level of each fact.

Where couples get confused

Vegas shows how simple it can be - and why foreign couples need an apostille on their Nevada certificate to use it at home.

The rules

Legal ceremony for visitorsOfficial ✓: yes
Clark County Clerk marriage licence; reference benchmark.
Residency or waiting timeOfficial ✓: None; no waiting period; licence valid 1 year.
Required documentsOfficial ✓: Government photo ID (passport OK); online application; both in person. Divorce decree not needed unless it changes your name.
Apostille / translationOfficial ✓: Foreign birth certificates (if used) need notarized English translation
Blood or medical testOfficial ✓: No
WitnessesNot confirmed: Not confirmed, check with the registry or embassy
Our unconfirmed note: 1 witness widely reported
Who officiatesOfficial ✓: Civil Marriage office or authorised officiant
Same-sex couplesNot confirmed: Not confirmed, check with the registry or embassy
Our unconfirmed note: US Supreme Court Obergefell v. Hodges, 2015 applies; not re-read on an official page this pass
Recognized in the US, Canada, UKSnippet / semi-official: Domestic US marriage: valid across the US. Canada/UK: generally recognised if valid where performed (Canada per travel.gc.ca; UK unverified).
Government feeOfficial ✓: US$102 licence (+2% + $1.25 card fee); civil ceremony $75; certified certificate $20

⚠ Pitfalls and scams to watch

Nevada marriage records are public and cannot be sealed; checks not accepted.

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Sources

Quotes copied from official pages on 2026-10-21. Items marked as a snippet were seen in search results because the page blocked our checker.

ruleshttps://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/elected_officials/county_clerk/marriage-license-requirements
There is no waiting period. You do not need a blood test. Marriage records in Nevada are public documents and cannot be made confidential or sealed.
feehttps://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/elected_officials/county_clerk/fees
Marriage License ... $102.00 ... Civil Marriage Ceremony ... $75.00

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