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Requirements |
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Application: |
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A Male and
female person, at least 18 years of age, not
nearer of kin than second
cousins of half blood, may be issued a marriage license.
Proof of age may be required |
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Blood
Tests/Waiting Periods: |
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Blood tests
are not required and there is no waiting period |
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Hours: |
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Monday
through Thursday 8AM to 12AM (midnight);
Friday 8 AM through Sunday 12AM (midnight);
open 24 hours all legal holidays |
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Fees: |
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$55.00 cash,
or traveler's checks in U.S.
funds only - all hours |
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Consent: |
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Persons
between the ages of 16 and 18 may marry if:
A)
Consent is given in person at time of application by
either
parent or legal guardian. Legal guardian must have
court
order showing proof of legal guardianship.
Person
giving consent must have proof of identity.
B)
Consent is given by notarized affidavit of
consent which
must be written in English and contain
the
birth date of the minor. It must also state
the relationship of person giving consent. |
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Order
of court for
persons under age 16: |
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A person less
than 16 years of age may marry if either
the parent of legal guardian files an action,
pays all court fees as provided by law,
and presents a court order from
a Nevada State Court authorizing the Clerk to issue
a license |
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Divorce
Requirements: |
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In order to obtain
a marriage license and have
a legal marriage, divorces must be final
in the state where granted. The date of the
final
decree and the city and state where granted are
required. |
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Marriage
Ceremonies: |
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In order to
have a legal marriage, a ceremony must
be performed in the state of Nevada.
The ceremony must be performed by any
person
authorized to perform ceremonies in the state of
Nevada |
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Witness: |
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One witness
to the marriage ceremony is required by state law |
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