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Who can perform a marriage ceremony for a license from Clark County?

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Direct answer

In Clark County, the officiant must hold authorisation to perform marriages in Nevada. Clark County residents may apply to the Clerk for a five-year Certificate of Permission to Perform Marriages, which requires a background check and in-person training, or for a single-ceremony certificate obtained through an online course; a single-ceremony application must be received at least 30 days before the ceremony. Applicants need not be ordained or affiliated with any church. Performing a ceremony without authorisation is illegal and carries a civil penalty of up to $1,500. The Clerk also performs civil ceremonies at the Office of Civil Marriages, 330 S. 3rd Street, Las Vegas, by appointment only, for $75.

Published rule and conditions

Officiant and ceremony rule
The officiant must hold authorisation to perform marriages in Nevada. Clark County residents may apply to the Clerk for a five-year Certificate of Permission to Perform Marriages, which requires a background check and in-person training, or for a single-ceremony certificate obtained through an online course; a single-ceremony application must be received at least 30 days before the ceremony. Applicants need not be ordained or affiliated with any church. Performing a ceremony without authorisation is illegal and carries a civil penalty of up to $1,500. The Clerk also performs civil ceremonies at the Office of Civil Marriages, 330 S. 3rd Street, Las Vegas, by appointment only, for $75.
Official requirement

PERFORMING A MARRIAGE CEREMONY PRIOR TO OBTAINING AUTHORIZATION BY THE COUNTY CLERK IS ILLEGAL AND WILL RESULT IN A CIVIL PENALTY OF UP TO $1,500.

Issuing office

Clark County Clerk's Office, Marriage License Bureau

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Official sources for this answer

  • FeesClark County Clerk's Office - checked July 26, 2026

    Marriage License — To apply for and obtain a marriage license and associated documents — $102.00. Check and Money Order Policy: Not accepted for a Marriage License, Civil Marriage Ceremony, or Certificate of Vow Renewal. For credit and debit card payments, the merchant our office uses charges a processing fee (2% + $1.25) for each credit card transaction. Civil Marriage Ceremony $75.00.

  • Office LocationsClark County Clerk's Office - checked July 26, 2026

    Marriage License Bureau, 201 E. Clark Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89101 — 7 days per week, 8 a.m. - midnight (open all holidays, no exceptions). Marriage Certificate Drop-off Filing (in-person filing on Friday only from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.). Office of Civil Marriages, 330 S. 3rd Street — By appointment only. Credit/Debit Cards Only - No Cash or Checks. Laughlin, Henderson and Mesquite offices: Cash not accepted at this location.

  • Marriage OfficiantsClark County Clerk's Office - checked July 26, 2026

    Applicants do not need to be ordained, have an affiliation with a church or religious organization, or possess a valid notary appointment in order to obtain permission to perform marriages if residing in Clark County, Nevada. PERFORMING A MARRIAGE CEREMONY PRIOR TO OBTAINING AUTHORIZATION BY THE COUNTY CLERK IS ILLEGAL AND WILL RESULT IN A CIVIL PENALTY OF UP TO $1,500. Your application must be received at least thirty (30) days prior to the ceremony.

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