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How long is a marriage license valid in Anchorage?

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Direct answer

The license used in Anchorage is valid for 90 days. Two separate clocks, and they are easy to confuse: the application stays valid for a year, but the issued license lasts only 90 days from issuance. The service page words the same rule as "three (3) months from the date of issuance". There are no refunds and no extensions — if the license lapses you reapply and pay the $60.00 fee again.

Published rule and conditions

Marriage license validity
90 days

Two separate clocks, and they are easy to confuse: the application stays valid for a year, but the issued license lasts only 90 days from issuance. The service page words the same rule as "three (3) months from the date of issuance". There are no refunds and no extensions — if the license lapses you reapply and pay the $60.00 fee again.

Official requirement

The application is valid for one year, however once the license is issued and picked up, it is only valid for 90 days. If you do not get married within that time frame, the license will be void and you must reapply, including another $60.00 fee.

Issuing office

Alaska Department of Health, Health Analytics and Vital Records Section (Bureau of Vital Statistics) — Anchorage Vital Records Office

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage LicenseAlaska Department of Health, Health Analytics and Vital Records Section - checked July 30, 2026

    An Alaskan marriage license is valid only for marriages performed in Alaska or in Alaska State waters. Alaska residents and nonresidents are eligible to apply for a marriage license. Submit the completed application and fee to the nearest Alaska Vital Records Office or an Alaska Court Office. The Marriage License Application fee is $60.00 ($73.00 for mailed-out licenses), payable by check or money order and must be submitted with the application. There is a three (3) day waiting period that begins once a mailed or in-person application is received by the issuing office. The license is valid for three (3) months from the date of issuance. Proxy marriages (where someone stands in for the other party) are not permitted in Alaska.

  • Marriage License Application (form VS 351(a), Rev. 04/2026)Alaska Department of Health, Health Analytics and Vital Records Section - checked July 30, 2026

    Both parties must present a government-issued photo ID. (examples include: driver's license, state-issued ID, passport, military ID, or Tribal/BIA card). Both parties must be sworn in by a Licensing Officer or Notary and sign this application IN PERSON in their presence. Your license will be available for pickup or can be mailed to you 3 business days after a completed application is received. The application is valid for one year, however once the license is issued and picked up, it is only valid for 90 days. Disclosure of your Social Security Number is mandatory under 42 U.S.C. §666 (a)(13).

  • Information About Marriage License, Ceremony, and Certificate (VS-361)Alaska Court System - checked July 30, 2026

    You must get a license from the state of Alaska before you can be married. A marriage is not valid unless it is solemnized. There is no common law marriage in Alaska. Before the license is issued, each party may be required to present photo ID showing name and birthdate. A birth certificate is not sufficient. The license costs $60.00. The license must be used within 90 days. It can be used anywhere in Alaska.

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