Marriage License

No appointment necessary. Recorder & Passport office located in the Administration building, hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. recommended to get here no later than 4:45 p.m.

To obtain a Marriage License in Canyon County Recorder office (age 18 & older) Idaho Code 32-403:

• Fill out an Online Marriage Application

• Both parties must appear together
• Each party must know their Social Security Number: If either applicant does not have a Social Security Number, you will need to obtain a letter from the Social Security office before applying for your marriage license. Please call the Recorder & Passport office
  at (208) 454-7555,  if you have questions.
• Cost of Marriage License – $28.00 cash only
• Each party present an government ID (examples: Passport, Driver’s License, State ID)
• Blood tests are not required. Effective July 1, 2019, the county will no longer be providing the educational pamphlet regarding Aids (per Senate Bill No. 1055, Idaho Code 32-412A)

Additional regulation for parties 16 or 17 years of age.

• Effective July 1, 2020, to any couples who are 16 or 17 year old, the age gap must be under three (3) years age difference. Idaho code 32-202

• Original birth certificate or a certified copy from the 16 or 17 year old

• Must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (Idaho code 32-202)

• Parent or legal guardian must complete:
  • Affidavit of Consent to Marriage of Minor – Must be written and signed in the presence of the Clerk
  • Legal guardian must supply a certified copy of their appointment of guardianship

*Please Note: Effective July 1, 2019 applicants 15 years of age and under will not be issued a marriage license* – Idaho code 32-202

After you have obtained the marriage license, the next step is to find a person to legally perform the ceremony. Check this link for guidance on who may conduct a marriage ceremony.

To get married in courthouse:

• Please go to the 2nd floor, Room 201 from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• No appointment necessary. However will depend on a Judge’s availability.
• Have a Marriage license.
• Both be present.
• $25.00in cash to be paid to the Judge.
• Witnesses are not required.

To obtain a certified copy of the marriage license from Canyon County:

Please mail in a request. On the request include these items:

• List the date of marriage.
• List the full names of the couple (list the name you had before marriage).
• A phone number, email or another form of contact.
• The appropriate fees. To find the appropriate fees please contact the Canyon County Recorder & Passport office at (208) 454-7555.
• A return envelope with your address.

Or pick-up a certified copy at the Canyon County Recorder’s & Passport Office. Address is Canyon County Administration Building, 111 North 11th Ave, Suite 330 (3rd floor), Caldwell, Idaho 83605.