Utah Marriage License Requirements
Utah is different. Utah County issues fully online licenses + legally-recognized remote (web-conference) ceremonies usable worldwide
To marry in Utah, applicants must present a government photo ID and proof of age along with a Social Security number. The state does not impose a residency requirement. Individuals aged 18 and older may marry without restriction. Those aged 16 or 17 may marry only with documented parental consent and court authorization from the juvenile court. Individuals under 16 are not permitted to marry under Utah law. A blood test is not required. All ceremonies require two witnesses who are at least 18 years old to be present.
Utah County offers a distinctive option unavailable in most jurisdictions: a fully online marriage application process coupled with legally recognized remote ceremonies conducted via video conference, accessible to applicants worldwide. For remote ceremonies, the officiant must be physically located within Utah while witnesses participate remotely. As of May 2026, officiants are required to provide a verbal validity warning during the ceremony. The marriage license fee varies by county and is set locally; Utah County charges approximately $50. Prospective applicants should confirm all eligibility requirements and current procedures directly with their county clerk or through the state's official resources.
| Requirement | Utah |
|---|---|
| License fee | varies by county (~$40-$60; Utah County online ~$50) |
| Fee set by | County (varies by county) |
| Waiting period | none |
| License validity | 30 days (no statutory expiration in some counties; 32 days commonly cited — confirm county) |
| ID required | government photo ID; proof of age; SSN |
| Residency required | no |
| Minimum age | 18 without consent; 16-17 with parental consent AND juvenile-court authorization; under 16 not permitted |
| Blood test | no |
| Witnesses | 2 witnesses (18+) at the ceremony (and for remote ceremonies) |
| Online option | YES — Utah County issues fully ONLINE marriage licenses + legal remote (web-conference) ceremonies usable worldwide; officiant must be physically in Utah |
| Where to apply | County Clerk; Utah County Clerk for the online/remote pathway (county-administered) |
| Governing law | Set by state statute — refer to your state’s official statutes and the issuing County Clerk for the governing rule |
Confirm locally. Requirements come from public-record state law and can change. Verify with the issuing county clerk or state .gov. Informational only — not legal advice.
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