Apply For A Salem Marriage License
Who can issue our marriage license in Salem, Oregon?
Your marriage licenses in Salem, Oregon will be issued by the Marion County Clerk’s office. You can find the Marion County Clerk’s office at 1115 Commercial Street NE in Salem, Oregon. The telephone number for the office is (503) 588-5225 and office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will need to appear in person together at the County Clerk’s office in order to apply. You can learn more about marriage licenses online at the Marion County Clerk’s website: Salem Marriage License. On the website, you will also find a link to a marriage worksheet that you should fill out before you go to the Marion County Clerk’s office to submit your marriage license application.
What are the requirements for us to receive a marriage license in Salem, Oregon?
Oregon state law requires that to receive a marriage license, both the bride and the groom must be single, and at least 18 years old. If either of you is 17 years old, you must have parental consent in order to be issued a marriage license. Both of you need to present a valid form of photo I.D. at the time that you submit your marriage license application at the Marion County Clerk’s office.
Do we need to have any physical examinations to be issued a marriage license in Salem, Oregon?
No. You do not need either physical examinations or blood tests to be issued a marriage license in the state of Oregon.
What is the waiting period before we can use our marriage license in Salem, Oregon?
The waiting period is 3 days after your marriage license is issued by the Marion County Clerk’s office. You can request to have this waiting period waived. Your marriage ceremony can take place anywhere in the state of Oregon.
If our marriage license is issued in Salem, Oregon, when will our marriage license expir
Once your marriage license is issued by Marion County, you have 60 days to realize your marriage ceremony before your license expires.
What will our marriage license cost in Salem, Oregon?
Your marriage license will cost $60.00. You must pay this fee at the time that you submit your marriage license application. You may choose to pay by cash or check.
Who will be able to perform our marriage ceremony in Salem, Oregon?
You may invite any judge, county clerk, justice of the peace, or ordained member of religious clergy to perform your marriage ceremony in Salem, Oregon. You can find out more information about who is authorized to perform marriage ceremonies by visiting Salem Marriage License.
Who can issue our marriage certificate in Salem, Oregon?
The Marion County Clerk’s office can issue your marriage certificate after your marriage license has been signed and recorded. Nothing will be mailed to you unless you request a certified copy of their marriage certificate from Marion County in person or by mail. The fee for each certified copy is $4.00. You can find out more information about ordering marriage certificates by visiting Salem Marriage License.
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