Marriage License

Marriage License Requirements

AGE - 18 and Over
All individuals must have either a driver's license or certified birth certificate from the State or Country in which they were born, a Passport with a picture showing date of birth, or other form of identification which includes a photo and date of birth.

AGE - 16 and 17
All of the information listed above is required along with consent from a parent or legal guardian (no other alternative). Bride and groom must be present with parent or legal guardian in order to sign the marriage license. Parent or legal guardian must have some type of identification that includes a photo and proof that they are the parent or legal guardian.

AGE-UNDER 16
Individuals age 16 or under, a Court Order is required (no other alternative) along with the other documents listed above.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The bride and groom must be present to apply for a Marriage License. Social Security numbers for both applicants are required. If the last name being used in the marriage application is different than the name on the identification used, a certified copy of the proof of name change is required. The cost for a Marriage License is $25.00. There is NO blood test required and there is NO waiting period.

Individuals are responsible for making marriage arrangements. For a civil ceremony, the following are telephone numbers of Judges within Valencia County that may perform your marriage:

MAGISTRATE COURT (Belen)- 864-7509

MAGISTRATE COURT (Los Lunas)- 865-4637

MUNICIPAL COURT (Belen) - 864-7543

MUNICIPAL COURT (Los Lunas) - 865-5656

MUNICIPAL COURT-(Bosque Farms) -869-2357

DISTRICT COURT - 865-4639