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How is a completed marriage license returned in Clark County?

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Direct answer

In Clark County, the officiant who performed the ceremony completes the certificate and is legally responsible for delivering it to the Clerk's Office within ten calendar days. The Clerk then files it within one or two business days, after which a certified copy can be purchased. The Marriage License Bureau accepts in-person certificate drop-off on Fridays only, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Published rule and conditions

Return and recording rule
The officiant who performed the ceremony completes the certificate and is legally responsible for delivering it to the Clerk's Office within ten calendar days. The Clerk then files it within one or two business days, after which a certified copy can be purchased.

The Marriage License Bureau accepts in-person certificate drop-off on Fridays only, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Official requirement

The officiant is legally responsible for delivering the completed marriage certificate to the Clerk’s Office within ten calendar days.

Issuing office

Clark County Clerk's Office, Marriage License Bureau

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Official sources for this answer

  • 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.

  • What is Proof of Marriage?Clark County Clerk's Office - checked July 26, 2026

    The officiant is legally responsible for delivering the completed marriage certificate to the Clerk's Office within ten calendar days. Once received by our office, the marriage certificate will be filed within one or two business days. Once filed, a certified copy of the marriage certificate (also known as proof of marriage) will be available for purchase.

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