Marriage License

For All Applicants

The following is required at the time a couple applies for a marriage license:

1. Completed Marriage Application Information Form. The form is available at the County Clerk's Office.
2. $55 application fee, payable by cash, debit or credit card at the time of application.  No personal checks will be accepted.
3. Proof of age and identity required. Proof of age and identity is normally satisfied with a government-issued photo ID.

Both applicants must appear in person at the County Clerk's Office.

Marriage licenses must be purchased at any time before the ceremony. The license is valid for a ceremony taking place anywhere within the State of New Mexico. The signed license must be returned to the County Clerk's Office within 90 days of the ceremony.

For Applicants Who Are 16 or 17 Years Old

In addition to the above, you must have:

1. An original or certified copy of your birth certificate.
2. The written consent of each living parent listed on the birth certificate.

Written consent may be provided in person at the Clerk's Office or through a notarized statement. If a parent is deceased, a certified copy for the death certificate is required. If a parent is not deceased and is unable or unwilling to provide written consent, authorization to issue the marriage license must be provided by a District Judge.

For Applicants Who Are Under 16 Years of Age

Marriages of persons under 16 years of age are only permitted when there is a pregnancy and when a Children's or Family Court Judge has authorized the marriage.

Marriage Ceremonies

Marriage ceremonies may be performed in any county in the State of New Mexico. Individuals are responsible for making their own marriage arrangements and must provide a valid license to the person performing the ceremony.
For a civil ceremony in Grant County, the review these court names and phone numbers that perform a marriage ceremony by appointment: