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Do both applicants have to appear in Ada County?

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Direct answer

Yes. Both applicants must appear as the office describes in Ada County. Where one applicant cannot appear because of military service or incarceration, the office runs a two-step process needing at least two separate visits. For dual-incarcerated or dual-military applicants a third party aged 18 or over carries the documents between the office and the applicants.

Published rule and conditions

Applicant appearance rule
Yes

Where one applicant cannot appear because of military service or incarceration, the office runs a two-step process needing at least two separate visits. For dual-incarcerated or dual-military applicants a third party aged 18 or over carries the documents between the office and the applicants.

Official requirement

To obtain a marriage license, both applicants must appear together before the deputy clerk.

Issuing office

Ada County Recorder's Office (Ada County Clerk's Office)

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Official sources for this answer

  • Marriage LicenseAda County Clerk's Office — Recorder's Office - checked July 30, 2026

    To be married, you must obtain a marriage license from the County Recorder before the wedding ceremony. To obtain a marriage license, both applicants must appear together before the deputy clerk. The license fee of $30.00 can be paid by credit/debit card, cash or a check made payable to the Ada County Recorder. Is there a waiting period before using the license? No, you may get married the same day. There is no expiration date on your marriage license. An Idaho Marriage License must be used within the boundaries of Idaho.

  • Marriage License Information – SpanishAda County Clerk's Office — Recorder's Office - checked July 30, 2026

    Para obtener una licencia de matrimonio, ambos solicitantes deben presentarse juntos ante el secretario adjunto. La tarifa de licencia de $30.00 se puede pagar con tarjeta de crédito/débito, en efectivo o con cheque a nombre de Ada County Recorder.

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