1. Obtain a marriage license. Before you can get married in Las Vegas, you must obtain a marriage license from the Clark County Marriage License Bureau. The bureau is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will need to provide the following information when you apply for a marriage license:
* Your full name
* Your date of birth
* Your Social Security number
* Your driver's license number or state ID card number
* The full name of your spouse
* Your spouse's date of birth
* Your spouse's Social Security number
* Your spouse's driver's license number or state ID card number
The marriage license fee is $77.
2. Get married. Once you have obtained a marriage license, you can get married in Las Vegas by a minister, judge, or other authorized officiant. The ceremony can be held anywhere in Clark County, including a wedding chapel, hotel, or outdoor venue.
3. File your marriage certificate. After you get married, you must file your marriage certificate with the Clark County Marriage License Bureau. The bureau is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will need to provide the following information when you file your marriage certificate:
* Your full name
* Your spouse's full name
* The date of your marriage
* The place of your marriage
* The name of the person who performed your marriage ceremony
The marriage certificate filing fee is $10.
4. Change your name (optional). If you want to change your name after you get married, you can do so by filing a name change petition with the Clark County District Court. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You will need to provide the following information when you file your name change petition:
* Your full name
* Your spouse's full name
* The date of your marriage
* The county where you were married
* The reason for your name change
The name change petition filing fee is $150.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your Las Vegas marriage is legally recognized.