Marriage Licenses
Requirements
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Both applicants must be at least 17 years of age. You cannot marry in Nebraska if you are under 17.
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Parental consent required for applicants who are 17 or 18 years of age. The Parental Consent form is available at the County Clerk's office.
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One form of identification is required (i.e., drivers license or passport).
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Birthplace of the applicants.
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Full names and birthplaces of both parents.
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Social Security Numbers for the applicants. Applicants without a Social Security Number must complete a form provided by the Clerk asserting that they do not have a Social Security Number.
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Applicants having a previous marriage must provide the date that marriage ended (i.e., date of divorce decree or date of death).
Please Note
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No blood test is required.
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Licenses are good for one year from date of issuance. Therefore, applicants must be married within that year or they will need to apply again.
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A couple may apply for their license in a Nebraska county and use it to be married in any other Nebraska county.
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State of Nebraska Marriage Application Worksheet.
Fees
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Marriage license: $25.00
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Certified copy: $9.00
Certified Copy
To receive a certified copy of a Washington County marriage license, please complete the Application for Marriage Certificate form and send along with a check or money order for the fee to the following address:
Washington County Clerk
P.O. Box 466
Blair, NE 68008