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Obtaining your Oregon Marriage License
Marriage license Laws in the state of Oregon.
You must purchase your marriage license in the state where you will be married, not the state where you live.
Here is what you need to bring with you and what you need to know about the Oregon marriage laws before filling out the Oregon marriage license form.
In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. This is the document in Oregon that allows you to officially tie the knot under the law.
On your wedding day, you'll give your wedding officiate your marriage license. After the ceremony they will sign it and send it to the proper government agency for processing.
ID Requirement: Drivers License or certified birth certificate or passport and Social Security number.
Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Oregon.
If previously married: The final divorce date is required on the marriage license application.
Application Requirement: Both parties to a marriage need to appear in person to obtain the license.
Fees: $60 - Cash Only.
• There are no exceptions or waivers to the license fee.
• No extensions or refunds are made once the license is issued.
Waiting Period: 3 days. There is a three day waiting period from the day the license is issued until it can be used.
License is valid for 30 days.
Blood Tests: No test.
Under 18: Anyone not yet 17 years of age cannot be legally married in the State of Oregon. A seventeen year-old can be married if they have the parent's or guardian's consent. Parent and guardian consent forms are available from the County Recording Office.
Legal age for marriage in the State of Oregon for both bride and groom is 18.
The license can only be used within the State of Oregon.
Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.
Central Oregon Clerk's Offices:
Deschutes County
Bend, OR
541.388.6549
Crook County
Prineville, OR
541.447.6553
Jefferson County
Madras, OR
541.475.4451
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