Oregon Marriage Laws

Oregon Marriage License

Licenses are issued only by the county clerk and may be used anywhere within the State of Oregon. To obtain a license, the man and woman must complete and sign an application. If either party has divorced within the last 3 years they will need to show the decree to the clerk. Same sex marriages are not recognized by legal definition in Oregon.

Age Requirements: 18 Persons 17 years of age must have parent or guardian's consent. No one under the age of 17 may marry; there are no exceptions.

Waiting Period: 3 Days Waiting Period. The county Clerk may waive the waiting period upon request. (We perform many same day marriages.)

Identification: Picture Identification

Blood Test: None

Residency: None

Cost: $60.00 and is valid 60 days from date of issue and is valid anywhere in Oregon. An Oregon license is NOT valid in the state of Washington

Officiates must file the marriage application within 10 days of the ceremony. It is our policy to file applications the same or following day. A certified copy of the filed license application is required by insurance companies and Social Security. Marion County charges $4 for a certified copy, fees may vary by county. License fee is $60 statewide.

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