Alaska marriage license: cost and requirements

How much is a marriage license in Alaska?

We couldn't confirm this at the official source. Ask the office.

Premarital course discount: Not provided for in the statute (AS chapter 25.05).

What do you need to get the license?

• ID: Both people must identify themselves to the licensing officer's satisfaction (AS 25.05.111); a Social Security number is requested if you have one (AS 25.05.091).
• Minimum age: 18 (or an active member of the U.S. Armed Forces). At 16 to 17, only with permission from a superior court judge after a hearing, if the other person is no more than 3 years older (AS 25.05.171).
• Other requirements: Sworn statement about names, ages, relationship and prior marriages. The officiant must deliver the certificate to the local registrar within 7 days after the wedding (AS 25.05.321). No blood tests (repealed in 1984).

Where do you get it, and who issues it?

A licensing officer in the state Vital Statistics system; the application is submitted to that officer.

Is there a waiting period, and does it expire?

• Waiting period: 3 days between the application and issuance of the license (AS 25.05.091). The officer may waive it if it would cause serious hardship (AS 25.05.161).
• Validity: The license authorizes the wedding within 3 months of its date (AS 25.05.111).

How many witnesses, and who can marry you?

• Witnesses: At least 1 witness age 18 or older (AS 25.05.301). The witness must confirm with both of you that you are marrying of your own free will.
• Who can officiate: Ministers, priests or rabbis; Salvation Army officers; judges and marriage commissioners appointed by a court; elected state officials; or according to the rites of a religious organization (AS 25.05.261). Anyone may officiate if a judge appoints them a marriage commissioner (AS 25.05.081).

Alaska counties with an AltarPlan guide

We haven't published Alaska county guides yet: we verify them one by one against the official source. In the meantime, these rules apply statewide and the office can confirm the exact fee.

How to get a marriage license in Alaska

1. Confirm where to apply: A licensing officer in the state Vital Statistics system; the application is submitted to that officer.
2. Gather your ID: Both people must identify themselves to the licensing officer's satisfaction (AS 25.05.111); a Social Security number is requested if you have one (AS 25.05.091).
3. Count the waiting period: 3 days between the application and issuance of the license (AS 25.05.091). The officer may waive it if it would cause serious hardship (AS 25.05.161).
4. Marry within the validity period: The license authorizes the wedding within 3 months of its date (AS 25.05.111).
5. Before you go, confirm everything with the office that issues the license: fees and hours change.

Frequently asked questions

Sources and review date

1. Alaska State Legislature, Alaska Statutes 2025, chapter 25.05 (opens in a new tab) Accessed Nov 4, 2026.

Reviewed Nov 4, 2026. If you spot an error, write to us.

AltarPlan is not a government office and does not issue licenses. General information, not legal advice. Confirm with the county office.