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What identification is required for a marriage license in Ada County?

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Direct answer

For Ada County, the published answer is A non-expired, government-issued photo ID for each applicant, such as a driver's license or passport, Each applicant's Social Security number, If an applicant has no Social Security number: a letter from the Social Security office, plus a valid non-expired passport and proof of legal entry (visa, entry stamp or I-94 traveler log), and For an applicant aged 16 or 17: an original birth certificate or certified copy, plus a current driver's license, passport or state ID card. Photo ID is needed to sign the Marriage License Affidavit in front of the deputy clerk.

Published rule and conditions

Identification requirements
  • A non-expired, government-issued photo ID for each applicant, such as a driver's license or passport
  • Each applicant's Social Security number
  • If an applicant has no Social Security number: a letter from the Social Security office, plus a valid non-expired passport and proof of legal entry (visa, entry stamp or I-94 traveler log)
  • For an applicant aged 16 or 17: an original birth certificate or certified copy, plus a current driver's license, passport or state ID card

Photo ID is needed to sign the Marriage License Affidavit in front of the deputy clerk.

Official requirement

Both applicants need to have a non-expired government issued, photo ID (such as a driver’s license or passport) in order to sign the Marriage License Affidavit.

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.

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