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What is the marriage license age requirement in Salt Lake County?

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Direct answer

In Salt Lake County, an applicant aged 18 or older may marry without the consent of a parent or guardian. The minimum age to marry in Utah is 16, and an applicant who is 16 or 17 faces the additional conditions in the minor rule.

Published rule and conditions

Marriage license age requirements
An applicant aged 18 or older may marry without the consent of a parent or guardian. The minimum age to marry in Utah is 16, and an applicant who is 16 or 17 faces the additional conditions in the minor rule.
Official requirement

You must be at least 16 years old to be married in Utah. If you are 18 or older, you do not need consent of a parent or guardian to get married.

Issuing office

Salt Lake County Clerk, Marriage License Division

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Official sources for this answer

  • MarriageSalt Lake County Clerk - checked July 26, 2026

    Individuals requesting a marriage license who are 16 or 17 years of age must provide a certified birth certificate and have parental or legal guardian consent to be married. The parent or legal guardian must give sworn consent in-person at the time of application and must have proper identification. They must obtain written authorization from a judge of the court exercising juvenile jurisdiction in the county where either party to the marriage resides or a court commissioner as permitted by rule of the Judicial Council. $5.00 per certified copy (legal copy) check or money order payable to the Salt Lake County Clerk.

  • Marriage — Utah Courts self-helpUtah State Courts - checked July 26, 2026

    There is no waiting period before you can get married. As soon as you get your license, you can get married. However, the license is only valid for 32 days. If you do not have the marriage solemnized within that time, the license will expire. Two witnesses over 18 must also be present at the wedding ceremony. You must be at least 16 years old to be married in Utah. If you are 18 or older, you do not need consent of a parent or guardian to get married.

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