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How is a completed marriage license returned in Ada County?

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In Ada County, the completed license is returned to the Recorder's Office in the mailing envelope provided. One certified copy is then mailed to the address on file; additional copies cost $2.00 each from the Recorder's Office. If the completed license has not reached the Recorder's Office within a year of the marriage date, the couple is told to contact Idaho Vital Statistics on (208) 334-5980, and extra State steps and fees apply.

Published rule and conditions

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The completed license is returned to the Recorder's Office in the mailing envelope provided. One certified copy is then mailed to the address on file; additional copies cost $2.00 each from the Recorder's Office.

If the completed license has not reached the Recorder's Office within a year of the marriage date, the couple is told to contact Idaho Vital Statistics on (208) 334-5980, and extra State steps and fees apply.

Official requirement

Completed marriage licenses should be returned to our office using the provided mailing envelope.

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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