Getting Married in the Clark County-Travellaine Step by Step Guide

We all know about Britney Spears –along with Elvis, Michael Jordan, Demi Moore and Pamela Anderson getting married in the Sin City. In fact, close to 100,000 couples flock to Sin City to tie the knot each year

Getting married in Las Vegas is both easy and cheap so it should come as no surprise that this mecca for gambling and pleasure has become the Marriage Capital of the World.

Vegas offer a very flexible solution for everyone. It is a place where everything is possible including weddings. Tie the knot in a helicopter above the Grand Canyon. Have Elvis officiate your ceremony. You can figure out as many ideas of ways to get you married, A wedding in Las Vegas can be whatever you want it to be and it’s really easy to do it. .

(Assuming you already have someone to marry you in Las Vegas) 🙂

Here are the procedures for saying “I do” in the self-proclaimed Marriage Capital of the World.

1Both bride & groom must present themselves before a clerk at one of the following office to obtain their marriage license and pay a total of $77.

Marriage License Bureau – 201 E Clark Avenue. Las Vegas NV 89101. Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 8am – 12 midnight.

Henderson Office – 240 Water Street. Henderson, NV 89015. Thursday only from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, closed from 12 noon – 12:30 pm and all legal holidays.

Laughlin Office – 101 Civic Way. laughlin, NV 89029. Thursday – Saturday from 10:30 am – 5:00 pm, closed from 12 noon – 12:30 pm and all legal holidays.

Although, the Clark County advise that you visit one of these 3 Offices, I strongly recommend you visit the Marriage License Bureau with details on first bullet.

You will be required to submit at least one valid ID to prove your name and age. Click here to see the list of acceptable Identification Requirements. Fill up the form provided with information required and you should have your marriage license in as little as 20 minutes.

Tip:

Speed things up with the online marriage pre-application process (click here and follow the instructions). You’ll receive a reference number to bring to the Marriage License Bureau along with your ID/documentation. Note that your reference number will only remain active in the system for 60 days, in case you need some time to think things through or if you need some time to travel to the US.

Online applicant should take note of their pre-application ID, This will be given to the clerk at the Marriage Bureau.

When your finished, the Clerk will hand you three papers ( Marriage License, Marriage Certificate & the Keepsake Certificate) which you will be handling to the person performing your marriage ceremony.

2After obtaining your marriage license, all you need to do is take it to your chosen venue with a licensed officiant, and get married!

Literally almost all Hotel’s in Vegas has a Chapel and with over hundreds of wedding packages. You’re going to be able to find something that is just perfect for you.

If you’re feeling spontaneous, nostalgic, and want to save money, you might want to venture into the famous Little White Wedding Chapel. You have your option of a quick drive-thru wedding ceremony where Sinead O’Connor said “I do” at the back of pink Cadillac or have it in your own car for a cost as low as $75.

Or a tiny white room with a few seats where Bruce Willis once got hitched and where Britney Spears say’s I do to her childhood best friend.

These among hundreds of other options. I was able to collect some brochures below during my stay in Vegas. I hope you can find a package that suit for you 🙂 Good luck!..

Important Information:

Relevant Questions:

Can a non US Citizen / Resident get married in Las Vegas?

Yes, you can get married in Vegas even if you’re not a resident or Citizen of the United States. However, if you’re doing this to get an immigration Visa, you need to check with the relevant immigration authorities – a wedding certificate alone won’t do it for you.

If you get married in Vegas, you’re married everywhere?

Obviously, “What happens in Vegas, does not stay in Vegas”- Marriages entered into in the state of Nevada are legal whether you are a US citizen, or a citizen of any other country of the world, your Las Vegas wedding is legal and binding from the moment the wedding happens – and that includes when you get home.!

How long does the wedding ceremony last?

Usually around 15-30 minutes, depending on the chapel you choose. Check with them.

I’m already married – can I renew my vows?

If you’re already married, you can always go for a renewal of vows service, but you will not be issued with a marriage license for this. You may be asked for a copy of your marriage certificate by some chapels before they will carry out a renewal of vows service.

Can same sex get married in Las Vegas?

Las Vegas passed a domestic partner bill in October, 2009, giving gay and lesbian couples some rights. Full marriage equality came to Nevada on October 8th, 2014, a day after the Ninth Circuit struck down the state’s ban, when the state declined to appeal the ruling. So it’s a yes!.

A blood test is required?

NO! blood tests are not required.

You need to be in Vegas for a week to get married?

You can step off the plane, drive to the Clark County Marriage License Bureau and get your marriage license immediately if you want (during standard opening hours, of course). You don’t need to be resident in Las Vegas for any amount of time to get married.

Do they require a guest to attend your wedding Ceremony?

No!, you and your spouse are enough participant.