Bannock County Marriage Licenses

624 East Center, Room 211
Pocatello, Idaho 83201 (Map & Directions)
208-236-7343

Marriage License Information

Marriage Licenses are issued in the Clerk’s Office, Bannock County Courthouse, Room 211.
The Clerk’s Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is closed for all state holidays. No appointment is necessary. Marriage licenses will not be issued after 4:30 p.m.

Getting your Marriage License

Both applicants must appear together in the Clerk’s Office and complete the Affidavit for Marriage License. Idaho Code 32-403
Proof of age and identity is required. Each applicant will need to provide a current driver’s license, or a State-issued identification card, or a passport.
Each applicant shall provide a Social Security Number. Idaho Code 32-403
- If you do not have a Social Security Number, you must provide written verification from the Social Security Administration that you have not been assigned a Social Security Number.
- If you are not a U.S. resident, you should submit a valid passport or birth certificate issued by an entity other than a state or the United States.
Both applicants will be given a confidential AIDS educational pamphlet and certify that they have read it or had it read to them. Idaho Code 32-412A

How much does the Marriage License cost?

The Marriage License fee is $28. The Clerk’s Office will accept cash, check, or credit/debit card payments. If a credit or debit card is used, an additional transaction fee will be charged.

Under 18?

Applicants who are 16 or 17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and provide the following: Idaho Code 32-202
- Original or certified copy of birth certificate.
- The parent or legal guardian must complete the Affidavit of Consent by Parent or Guardian to Marriage of a Minor.
- The parent or legal guardian must provide proof of identity (current driver’s license, State-issued identification card, or a passport).
- Legal guardian must supply a certified copy of their appointment of guardianship.
Applicants who are under 16 years of age must provide: Idaho Code 32-202
- Order of Magistrate Court.
- Plus all requirements for 16 or 17 year old applicants (above).

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I need to be an Idaho resident to obtain a Marriage License in Idaho?
No, however, a State of Idaho Marriage License is only valid in Idaho.

Is there a waiting period before using the Marriage License?
No, you may get married the same day the Marriage License is issued.

When we receive the Marriage License, are we married?
No, an authorized clergy member, judge, or other designated official must perform the marriage ceremony. Idaho Code 32-303

Are marriage ceremonies performed in the Clerk’s Office?
No, but you may contact a judge to make an appointment to perform the marriage ceremony. Contact information is available in the Clerk’s Office. Judges may charge a fee.

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