Marriage License

Marriage Licenses are issued in the Clerk's Office Caribou County Courthouse Room #202.

The Clerk's Office is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. including lunch hour and is closed on all State Holidays.

If you will be married in Idaho, you must obtain a marriage license. If you are to be married in another state, you will need to get a license from that state.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED IF YOU ARE OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE

  • Both parties need to be present to fill out the Marriage License Affidavit.
  • Proof of identity is required (drivers license, state issued ID, military ID)
  • Social Security Numbers are required
  • The cost of a marriage license is $28. Cash, Check, or Credit Card Accepted

Two copies are issued - both copies are to be filled out by the person performing the ceremony.  The married couple will then bring both copies back to our office to be recorded.  Our office will then send one copy  off to be filed with the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Boise, while the other copy will be sent home with the married couple, along with a certified copy for the person changing their name on their Social Security Card and their Driver's License.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED IF YOU ARE 16 OR 17 YEARS OF AGE

Both people need to appear at the courthouse in person. ONE PARENT MUST BE PRESENT TO SIGN FOR EACH PERSON UNDER 18.

  • Both parties need to be present to fill out the Marriage License Affidavit
  • Proof of identity is required (drivers license, state issued ID, military ID)
  • Social Security Numbers are required
  • The cost of a marriage license is $28 Cash, Check, or Credit Card Accepted

Two copies are issued - both copies are to be filled out by the person performing the ceremony.  The married couple will then bring both copies back to our office to be recorded.  Our office will then send one copy  off to be filed with the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Boise, while the other copy will be sent home with the married couple, along with a certified copy for the person changing their name on their Social Security Card and their Driver's License.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED IF YOU ARE UNDER 16 YEARS OF AGE

If you are under 16 years of age, you must have an appointment with the Magistrate Judge to obtain a court order permitting the 16 year old to be married. You may make an appointment with the Magistrate Court Judge at 547-4342. Also one parent must be present to sign for each person under 16.

  • Both parties need to be present to fill out the Marriage License Affidavit
  • Proof of identity is required (drivers license, state issued ID, military ID)
  • Social Security Numbers are required
  • The cost of a marriage license is $28. Cash, Check, or Credit Card Accepted 

Two copies are issued - both copies are to be filled out by the person performing the ceremony.  The married couple will then bring both copies back to our office to be recorded.  Our office will then send one copy  off to be filed with the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Boise, while the other copy will be sent home with the married couple, along with a certified copy for the person changing their name on their Social Security Card and their Driver's License.