Marriage license · U.S.

Idaho marriage license: cost and requirements

In Idaho there is no waiting period and the license doesn't expire. The fee is low (about $28 to $30 depending on the county).

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Idaho summary

Official source Reviewed Nov 4, 2026 · Official source, with details that may vary.

Cost: $28 in Canyon County; may vary by county.
Waiting period: No waiting period; you can marry the same day.
Validity: The license has no expiration date.
Witnesses: Idaho does not require witnesses to be listed on the license.

How much is a marriage license in Idaho?

$28 in Canyon County; may vary by county.

What do you need to get the license?

ID: Government ID (passport, driver's license, state ID) and a Social Security number; if you don't have one, an official letter and a foreign passport or birth certificate, plus proof of lawful presence in the U.S. (Idaho Code § 32-403).
Minimum age: 18. At 16 to 17, with a parent or guardian present who signs a consent statement before the clerk, and an age difference of less than 3 years with the partner (since July 1, 2020). Under 16: no.
Other requirements: Both appear together. No blood test. Applicants age 16 to 17: original birth certificate or guardianship documents.

Where do you get it, and who issues it?

County Clerk or Recorder.

Is there a waiting period, and does it expire?

Waiting period: No waiting period; you can marry the same day.
Validity: The license has no expiration date.

How many witnesses, and who can marry you?

Witnesses: Idaho does not require witnesses to be listed on the license.
Who can officiate: Judges and magistrates (active or retired), federal and tribal judges, the governor, the lieutenant governor, mayors in office, and priests or ministers of any religion (Idaho Code § 32-303).

Idaho counties with an AltarPlan guide

We haven't published Idaho 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 Idaho

Confirm where to apply: County Clerk or Recorder.
Gather your ID: Government ID (passport, driver's license, state ID) and a Social Security number; if you don't have one, an official letter and a foreign passport or birth certificate, plus proof of lawful presence in the U.S. (Idaho Code § 32-403).
Get your payment ready: $28 in Canyon County; may vary by county.
Count the waiting period: No waiting period; you can marry the same day.
Marry within the validity period: The license has no expiration date.
Before you go, confirm everything with the office that issues the license: fees and hours change.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum age to marry in Idaho?

18. At 16 to 17, with a parent or guardian present who signs a consent statement before the clerk, and an age difference of less than 3 years with the partner (since July 1, 2020). Under 16: no.

Who can officiate a wedding in Idaho?

Judges and magistrates (active or retired), federal and tribal judges, the governor, the lieutenant governor, mayors in office, and priests or ministers of any religion (Idaho Code § 32-303).

Does AltarPlan issue the license?

No. AltarPlan is not a government office and does not issue licenses. This information is a general guide, not legal advice: confirm with the office.

Sources and review date

Canyon County Clerk, Recorder (Marriage License) (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.