Marriage Licenses
Marriage License Information
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Where and when can a marriage license be obtained in Jefferson County?
Main Office:
Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Jefferson County Administrative and Court Complex
100 Jefferson County Parkway
Second Floor, Suite 2530
Golden, CO 80419
Motor Vehicle Branch Offices:
Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Arvada Motor Vehicle
6510 Wadsworth Blvd.
Suite 320
Arvada, CO 80003
- Evergreen Motor Vehicle
4990 County Hwy 73
Evergreen, CO 80439
(Next to the Library)
- Lakewood Motor Vehicle
2099 Wadsworth Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80215
- South Jeffco Motor Vehicle
11139 Bradford Road, #100
Littleton, CO 80127
Fees
The fee for obtaining a marriage license is $30.00, check or cash only. The license may be used immediately within the State of Colorado and is valid for 35 days from the date of issue.
Parental Consent
Legal age without parental consent is 18 for both persons. If under the age of 18 and over the age of 16, written and notarized consent signed by both parents (or parent having legal custody), or legal guardian is required. A Judicial Court Order from the court of jurisdiction is required of anyone under the age of 16.
Parental Consent Form (pdf)
Identification
Legal identification for proof of age is required. This can be a driver's license, birth certificate (original or certified copy), military ID, passport, or State issued identification. Please note the name on the license will appear exactly as it is on the ID you provide.
Required Information
- Social Security number (per C.R.S.14-14-113). If an applicant does not have a social security number, an affidavit provided by the Clerk's office must be signed.
- Place of Birth (City and State/Country).
- Parents names and current address.
- Divorce Information (date, place, and court where granted).
- Colorado does not require a blood test.
Social Security Number Affidavit (pdf)
Apply in person
Both persons should be present to apply for the license. If this is not possible, one party must appear with a completed, notarized absentee affidavit (provided by the Clerk's office) as well as approved original identification for the absent party. Applicants for a marriage license need not be Colorado residents.
Absentee Affidavit (pdf)
Marriage SolemnizationMarriages may be solemnized by judges, retired judges, magistrates, Indian tribe officials and clergy (ordained/recognized to lawfully perform marriages, out-of-state clergy need not be registered in Colorado), or by the couple themselves. Marriage certificates must include the County and location where the marriage took place, the date of the marriage, the officiating party's signature and title, and the bride and groom's signatures (witnesses are not required). Completed marriage certificate must be forwarded to the County Clerk and Recorder's office within 63 days after the marriage. Failure to do so may result in late fees.
Prohibitions
- One of the parties is still married to another person.
- Brother and sister, uncle and niece, aunt and nephew, whether by half or whole blood.
- Same sex marriages.
- Marriage between cousins is permitted in Colorado.
Marriage Application Copy Request Form
Pursuant to CRS 24-72-204(3)(a)(XIX)(A), copies of marriage applications are to be made available only to either party of the marriage or an immediate family member. Please send the completed and notarized form to: Jefferson County Clerk & Recorder 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Suite 2530 Golden CO 80419-2530.
Marriage Application Copy Request Form (pdf)
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Last Modified: Apr 16, 2013 02:54 PM
