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500 NW Sixth Street, RM 170
Grants Pass, OR 97526
Phone: (541) 474-5240
Fax: (541) 474-5246
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Hours: 8:30-12:00 & 1:00-4:00, Monday - Friday. ***Passport Applications & Marriage Licenses Accepted 8:30-11:45 & 1:00-3:45, Monday - Friday.

Marriage Licenses

Basic Marriage License Information

LICENSE APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN

8:30-11:45 & 1:00-3:45

MONDAY - FRIDAY

WHO CAN BE ISSUED A MARRIAGE LICENSE?

Any couple who are at least 18 years old may be issued a marriage license.

You do not have to be an Oregon resident to obtain a marriage license.

Couples 17 years of age must obtain the written consent of their parent or guardian. If either applicant has no parent or guardian living within the State of Oregon and has resided within Josephine County for six months, an affidavit stating these facts must be obtained from a third party.

THERE ARE NOW TWO OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE

OPTION #1 The Josephine County Clerk's office is now offering couples wishing to obtain a marriage license, the opportunity to fill out the required paperwork online. To fill out the required paperwork online please visit the following link:

https://alt.co.josephine.or.us/Marriage

Once the online marriage application is completed, it will be saved in the system that the Clerk's office will access, at the time that the couple comes into pay the $60 license fee. BOTH applicants must appear in person at the time of purchase for license to be issued.

OPTION #2 Complete the worksheet: Print and complete the worksheet in its entirety. Submit the completed worksheet at least 3 days BEFORE THE WEDDING or no earlier than 60 days before the wedding (BOTH APPLICANTS MUST BE PRESENT).

When applying each applicant must present government issued identification such as a Driver’s License, Military I.D. or Passport.

PLEASE NOTE: State law mandates a three day waiting period from the date you purchase your marriage license. This means that if you purchase your license on a Wednesday, you cannot get married until Saturday, (three days later).

Once your license becomes valid, it will remain valid for 60 days.

Proof of age: Photo ID is required.

License Fee: $60. May be paid with cash, check or money order. (VISA, MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted with small usage fee.)

AFTER YOU HAVE YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE:

Your marriage can be officiated by:

A County Clerk
A judicial officer of this state
A justice of the peace
A person authorized by a Religious Congregation or Secular Organization

Two persons 18 years of age or older are required to witness the solemnization of the marriage.

Your license expires sixty days from its effective date. You cannot extend this time and there are no refunds given.

The properly completed original license must be returned to the Clerk’s Office within 5 days of the marriage ceremony by the person solemnizing the marriage.

Your license becomes a record of marriage once it has been returned and signed by the local official. Nothing will be mailed to you after the return of your license. If you would like to purchase a copy of your license you may contact the County Clerk’s Office.

The information provided on this web-site is basic information only. Please feel free to call or e-mail our office with any questions you might have or for more information.

Phone: 541-474-5240

Fax: 541-474-5246

E-mail: clerk@co.josephine.or.us