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Can I get married the same day I get a marriage license in Las Vegas?

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Yes, you can as long as you find a place and/or officiant that is willing to perform the nuptials.

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Can I still get married if I don't have a birth certificate?

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Yes, as long as you have a passport or other proof of citizenship.

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Can we bring a marriage license from Texas?

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No, because each state requires its own license. If you are planning to be married in Las Vegas, just contact one of the many chapels, and they will do it all for you.

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I'm from the UK. How long do I have to be a resident of Vegas to get married?

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You don't have to be a resident of Vegas at all. You can go get your marriage license as soon as you get off the plane if you want to, and then go get married straight away.

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How much money would I need to get married?

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The actual ceremony prices will vary, depending on where you decide to get married and how, i.e. chapel wedding, drive through, Elvis wedding, etc. You'll need to pay for the marriage license and for the certificate, which is available online or for pick-up 10 days after the wedding.

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Is a same-sex couple allowed to marry in Las Vegas?

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Yes, same-sex wedding ceremonies are legal in Las vegas.

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Do I have to be a resident of Nevada for a Nevada marriage license or can I bring one from my state?

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You do not have to be a Nevada resident, so you don't need a license from another state. People come from all over the world to get married in Las Vegas.

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Do I need a witness to get married?

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Yes, you do. Your photographer can be a witness, as can any guests.

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Can/do rabbis perform marriages in Las Vegas?

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Yes, a rabbi may not be available on the spot, but you should be able to find one within the city that will perform the wedding.

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How many witnesses are allowed in a chapel wedding in Las Vegas?

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Often, there will be up to 15 seats available.

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Can any ordained minister marry a couple in Las Vegas?

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A minister must apply, pay a fee, and then be registered with the County Clerk in Clark County before they can perform a wedding in Las Vegas.

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My man has his printout from the DMV. Is that good for his age verification?

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You will usually need a certified proof of identity.

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Are there chapels that can provide marriage licenses?

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No, this is the one step of the marriage where you are on your own. To be legally married in Las Vegas you will need to obtain a marriage license from the Clark County Marriage License Bureau. You will have to pick up your marriage license in person, however, you can pre-register online to expedite the process. Your license application will cost $77 (payable in person) paid via cash or major credit cards. The Marriage License Office does not accept checks of any kind.

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How do I get married when I haven't gotten divorced?

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Nevada state law requires you to be single (as in not married) before you marry again. You must be divorced before you remarry. If you marry someone when you are married still to someone else, that is called bigamy, which is a crime in Nevada (and I'd assume every other state in the US).

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What if you don't know the date of a previous marriage?

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That's fine as long as you have the proof of divorce or that your former spouse is deceased.

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If I get a marriage license in Vegas, can I bring it back to the groom's home state?

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Typically, you will need to be married within the state where you received the marriage license.

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