Marriage Licenses
THE COST OF A MARRIAGE LICENSE INCREASED TO $30.00 ON JULY 1, 2009. THE ADDITIONAL $20.00 WILL BE GIVEN TO THE COLORADO DOMESTIC ABUSE PROGRAM FUND PER COLORADO SENATE BILL 09-068.
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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 5:30 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 5:30 p.m.
- Arvada Motor Vehicle
6510 Wadsworth Blvd.
Suite 320
Arvada, CO 80003
- Evergreen Motor Vehicle
4990 County Hwy 7
Evergreen, CO 80439
(Next to the Library)
- Lakewood Motor Vehicle
2099 Wadsworth Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80215
- South Jeffco Motor Vehicle
6004 S. Kipling St. A
Littleton, CO 80127
(Bowles and Kipling)
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.
Identification
No blood test is required. 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. Social Security number is requested as well as place of birth and names and addresses of both parents.
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 and notarized absentee affidavit as well as approved original identification for the absent party. The absentee affidavit may be obtained at any of the Motor Vehicle Branch Offices or the Recording Office in Golden. A couple already married to each other may obtain a marriage license by stating that they are married to each other. Applicants for a marriage license need not be Colorado residents. If divorced, the individual will need to know the date, place, and court where the final decree was granted.
Marriage Solemnization
Marriages may be solemnized by judges, retired judges, magistrates, Indian tribe officials and clergy, or by the couple themselves. The person solemnizing the marriage must forward the marriage certificate to the County Clerk and Recorder's office within sixty days after the marriage.
Prohibitions
Couples are prohibited from marrying when one of the parties is still married to another person. Also prohibited are marriages of brother and sister, uncle and niece, or aunt and nephew, whether the relationship is by half or whole blood. Same sex marriages are also prohibited.
Fees
The fee for obtaining a marriage license is $30. The license may be used immediately within the State of Colorado and is valid for 30 days from the date of issue. You may purchase your license at any of the county seats in Colorado.
Additional information may be obtained by calling the Recording Department at (303)271-8121. Judges may be contacted through the County Civil Court at (303)271-6226.
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. To obtain a Certified copy of a marriage application, please complete the form and have notarized. Cost is $2.25 per copy.
Marriage Application Copy Request Form (pdf)
Jefferson County Wedding and Reception Sites
Last Modified: Feb 18, 2010 09:39 AM
