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Applying for a Marriage License in Oregon
If you've just set a date for your wedding, this can be an exciting time for the two of you! Don't let the marriage license laws of Oregon put a dent in your wedding plans.
Here's what you need to know and what documents to bring with you before you apply for a Oregon marriage license. We recommend getting this legal aspect of your wedding out of the way about a month before your wedding date.
Congratulations and much happiness as you begin your lifetime journey together!
Requirements may vary as each county in Oregon could have their own requirements.
Residency Requirement:
You do not have to be a resident of Oregon.
ID Requirement:
Driver's license or some sort of ID card.
Previous Marriages:
There is only a one day waiting period after a divorce is final for couples who want to remarry. The date of the final divorce decree is needed on the marriage license application. Some counties may require a copy of the final divorce decree.
Premarital Education in Oregon:
Depends on the community. Some do require premarital education.
Waiting Period in Oregon:
There is a three day waiting period in Oregon. Some counties may waive the waiting fee for an additional payment of $10.00.
Fees in Oregon:
It will cost you between $50.00 - $60.00 to get married in Oregon. Cash is required in most counties.
Other Tests: No other tests are necessary.
Proxy Marriage: No.
Cousin Marriage: No.
Common Law Marriage: No.
Same Sex Marriages:
No. In November, 2004, voters passed Measure 36 defining marriage as a union between one man and one woman.
Under 18:
If you aren't 17 years of age, you can't get married in Oregon. Those 17 years of age will need parental consent. The consenting parent or guardian must accompany the applicant when applying for the marriage license. There is no waiver for anyone under the age of 17.
Officiants:
Judges, County Clerks or their Deputies, Justices of Peace, and ministers, pastors, priests, rabbis may perform wedding ceremonies in Oregon.
Witnesses:
Two witnesses who are at least 18 years of age are needed at the wedding ceremony.
Miscellaneous:
License is valid for 60 days.