REQUIREMENTS TO OBTAIN A MARRIAGE LICENSE IN SEVIER COUNTY

Location:
The couple must come to the Sevier County Clerks Office together.
250 North Main St.
Richfield, Utah 84701

Fees:
The fee is $45.00 and includes one certified copy (cash only - no checks)
The fee for additional copies of the marriage license is $6.00 per copy

Hours:
Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. (The office is not open on Saturday, Sunday or holidays)

Application Requirements:
1. A marriage license may be issued by the county clerk after the applicants provide the following required information:

  • Full names, including the maiden name of the female
  • Social Security numbers, unless the applicant has not been assigned a number
  • Permanent addresses
  • Date and place of birth (town or city, county, state or country, if possible)
  • Names of respective parents, including the maiden name of the mother
  • Birthplaces of father and mother (state or country)
  • Race of applicants
  • One form of ID such as a driver's license, birth certificate or passport

2. Social Security Number Requirements.

  • The Social Security numbers obtained under the authority of this section may not be recorded on the marriage license, and are not open to inspection as a part of the vital statistics files.
  • The Department Health, Bureau of Vital Records, and Health Statistics shall upon request, supply those Social Security numbers to the Office of Recovery Services within the Department of Human Services.
  • The Office of Recovery Services may not use any Social Security numbers obtained under the authority of this section for any reason other than the administration of child support services.

Legal Age:
Applicants must be 18 years of age and have legal proof of age: Valid drivers license, Birth Certificate, or Passport.

Marriage by minors:
Applicants under the age of 18 years of age are required to have:

  • If the applicant is 16 or 17 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must be present to sign consent.
  • If the applicant is 15 years of age, an authorization to marry must be provided by a juvenile judge of the court exercising juvenile jurisdiction in the county where either party to the marriage resides. The written authorization may also be obtained from a court commissioner as permitted by rule of the Judicial Council. Please contact our office for a form. (Section 30-1-9 Marriage by Minors)
  • Applicants under 14 years of age cannot obtain a marriage license under Utah law.

Misc Information:
Licenses are valid for 30 days from date of issue and may be used anywhere within the State of Utah.

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