Marriage License Information

 

Requirements for a marriage license issued by Clay County

 

The fee for a marriage license is $15.00.  Both applicants must appear together at the County Clerk’s office between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

 

  1. Both applicants must be at least 17 years of age.  You cannot marry in Nebraska if you are under 17.  Parental consent required for applicants who are 17 or 18 years of age.  The parental consent forms are available at the County Clerk’s office.

 

  1. One form of photo identification is required –i.e. A valid Driver’s license or Passport.  (birth certificate is not required but does have information needed to complete license)

 

  1. Need to know birthplace of bride and groom.

 

  1. Need full names and birthplaces of both parents (including mother’s maiden names).

 

  1. Social security numbers of Bride and Groom, if they have one.  Applicants who do not have a Social Security Number must complete a form provided by the Clerk asserting they do not have a Social Security Number.

 

  1. If the applicant had a previous marriage, we will need to know the date the marriage ended. (Date of divorce decree or date of death)

 

  1. A couple may apply for their license in any county in Nebraska and use it to be married in any other Nebraska county.