Marriage

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MARRIAGE LICENSE
ONLINE APPLICATION REQUEST A COPY OF A
MARRIAGE RECORD

How do I apply for a marriage license?

Couples desiring to marry must fill out the online application and appear in person at the County Clerk/Auditor’s Office to purchase the Marriage License. Our office is located at 2380 Washington Blvd. (Ste. 320), Ogden, UT 84401.
We are open Monday through Friday (except holidays) 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Hard copy forms are available in English or Spanish.
Bring a government-issued photo ID with proof of age (i.e., identification card, driver's license, passport, etc.). Couples must know their Social Security number (SSN) or Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), if applicable. You do not need to bring a birth certificate unless you are under 18 years old. Please see the question “Age Requirements” for more information.

How much does a license cost?

The fee for the marriage license is $50.00.
A voluntary donation of $10.00 can be paid to help support the operation of shelters for victims of domestic violence. This fee is optional and does not affect the applicants' ability to receive a marriage license.

Obtaining a Marriage License

Once the application is approved and the fees paid, a marriage license will be issued to the couple.
A marriage license issued in Weber County is valid throughout the State of Utah.
A marriage license can be used immediately and is only valid for 32 days from the date of issuance. If your license expires unused, you will need to get a new license, and pay the $50 fee again.
Couples are responsible for planning their own marriage ceremony, and securing their own marriage officiator and witnesses.
Marriage licenses must be returned to our office within 30 days of use. In the case a license was not used, please return to our office as soon as possible.

Who may perform marriages?

Effective November 6, 2025
Utah Code 81-2-305 governs who may solemnize marriages and the responsibilities of marriage officiants.

The following individuals may solemnize a marriage:

An individual 18 years old or older who is authorized by a religious denomination to solemnize a marriage.
A Native American spiritual advisor.
The Governor.
The Lieutenant Governor.
The State Attorney General.
The State Treasurer.
The State Auditor.
A mayor of a municipality or county executive.
A justice, judge, or commissioner of a court of record.
A judge of a court not of record of the state.
A judge or magistrate of the United States.
The county clerk of any county in the state or the county clerk's designee as authorized by Section 17-70-302.
County Clerk Marriage Officiant Information
County Clerk Designated Officiants
A senator or representative of the Utah Legislature.
A member of the state's congressional delegation.
A judge or magistrate who holds office in Utah when retired, under rules set by the Utah Supreme Court.
A military chaplain.

Marriage Certificate

A person authorized to solemnize a marriage must provide the couple with a certificate of marriage showing:

The name of the county that issued the marriage license.
The date the marriage license was issued.

Discretion to Perform a Marriage

Except for the county clerk or the county clerk's authorized designee, individuals listed above may choose whether or not to solemnize a marriage.

Delegation of Authority

Except as authorized by Utah law, a person who is authorized to solemnize marriages may not delegate or deputize another person to perform a marriage ceremony.

Returning the Marriage License

Within 30 days after the marriage ceremony, the officiant must return the completed marriage license to the county clerk that issued it.

The completed license must include:

The date of the ceremony.
The location of the ceremony.
The names of at least two witnesses.

Failure to return the marriage license is an infraction. Knowingly making a false statement on the marriage certificate constitutes perjury under Utah law.

Criminal Penalties

Knowingly performing a marriage without a valid marriage license or in violation of Utah Code 81-2-305 is a third degree felony.
Knowingly performing a marriage that is prohibited by law between two adults is a Class A misdemeanor.

Click HERE if you wish to perform wedding ceremonies (may charge a fee).

Need a copy of a Marriage License?

MARRIAGE LICENSE SEARCH

Need to file for divorce?

Divorce actions need to be filed with the Ogden Second District Court located at:
Ogden Second District Court
2525 Grant Avenue
Ogden, UT 84401
Phone: 801-395-1079

You may obtain further information on the court's website.

Forms and Information:

Marriage License Application - English
Aplicación de Licencia de Matrimonio - Español
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Frequently Asked Questions

+ How do I change my name?

We do not handle name changes through our office. We will send you a certified copy of your marriage license, which should be sufficient proof of your marriage to any government agency. Name changes are typically handled by the Social Security Administration and the Driver’s License Division.

For more information on changing your name through the Social Security Administration, please call 877-378-9081. The Social Security Office is located in the Federal Building at 324 25th Street Ogden, UT 84401.

For information on changing your name through the Driver’s License Division, please call 801-965-4437 or 888-353-4224. The Driver’s License Division is located at 615 E 5300 S South Ogden, UT 84403.

+ Age Requirements

If you are 18 years of age or older, simply provide photo identification with legal proof of age.

If you are 16 or 17 years of age, you must obtain a written authorization to marry from a judge of the juvenile court by completing the form provided by the Weber County Clerk/Auditor’s Office. A parent or legal guardian must sign the form at the Clerk/Auditor’s Office with an oath of affirmation to the Clerk.

In order to verify your relationship to your parent, bring your birth certificate, and your parent must also provide a photo ID. If your parents are divorced, consent must be given by the parent having legal custody. If a legal guardian is providing consent, they must provide the court documents showing that they were granted legal custody, and must also provide a photo ID.

+ What is the difference between a "marriage license" and "marriage certificate"?

We often receive requests for a copy of a “marriage certificate” to be used for official business. For many years, the official certificate of marriage issued by Weber County had the words “Marriage License” at the top.

In recent years, in an effort to alleviate any confusion, we have changed the marriage document to read “Marriage License Certificate” at the top. For older records, the document will still say “Marriage License.” Please know that this is the official legal record of the marriage, and should meet all requirements for a “marriage certificate.”

Please contact our office at (801) 399-8400 if you have any additional questions.

+ Where can I obtain a Document Authentication (Apostille / Certificate)?

Document Authentication information is available through the State of Utah. Visit the Utah Document Authentication page .