Getting Married in Colorado | Colorado Marriage License & Self Solemnization

Get Officially Married in Colorado

Colorado is one of the easiest states to legally get married in! Along with all the breathtaking views in Colorado, the legalities of getting married are pretty easy. That's why it's such a fantastic state to have a destination elopement or intimate wedding ceremony!

Every state has its own rules and regulations on how/when/where you can marry. So before you decide on your location for your wedding you might want to consider the rules and regulations of that state or country. One state still requires females to get blood tests, and I don't know about you, but I really don't like needles. And some states require a waiting period between applying for the application and receiving the marriage licence which might not fit into your travel plans.

COVID-19 Weddings - Currently most County Clerk offices are closed but in Denver, you can apply for your marriage license online and complete everything by mail.

Yay! Marriage is not canceled!

Colorado Marriage Application

Stop by a nearby county clerk office to fill out your marriage application and receive your license. You just have to get married within 35 days and get it back to them, in person or by mail within 63 days.

Colorado License Fee

It cost $30 to process your marriage license and make it official.

Paperwork & Information

Like with most government paperwork you will need valid IDs, Social Security numbers, and current addresses. Other information you will also need is parents’ maiden names and birthplaces.

Self-solemnizing in Colorado

Great news! In Colorado, you can marry yourselves! Self-solemnizing or self-uniting, there is no need to have a judge or officiant to make it legal.

Waiting Period

There is no waiting from the time you get the license to when you can turn it back in. You can get your license and get married in the same day. you just have to give it back to the same Clerk and Recorder for recording within 63 days.

Destination Wedding

You do not have to be a resident of Colorado to get married in Colorado. You do not have to get married in the same county you pick up your marriage license.

Witnesses

If you choose to self unite you do not need to have any witnesses sign your marriage license. Even though they are not required you can have your family friends for pets sign as your witnesses on the official document.

What Name Do I Sign

You should sign with the name on the document you registered with. If you haven't changed your name yet you should still sign with your maiden name.

Colorado Ceremony Permits

Remember that marriage licenses are not permits. You may also be required to get a permit to have a ceremony in a certain location in Colorado. Most permits required separate applications and fees.

Colorado’s Simple Marriage License Process

Getting your marriage license in Colorado is simple and the marriage license is beautiful. It's a historically looking license that's the best-looking paperwork you'll ever see. Congratulations on tying the knot hopefully this will make the process a little bit easier and stress-free.

The information provided on this blog post does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice; instead, all information, content, and materials available on this site are for general informational purposes only. Please check any and all information with your local government.