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Get a Lane County marriage license

Apply online, then both people sign in person at the Clerk's office at least 3 days before the ceremony; the license is valid for 60 days.

Steps

6 steps
  1. Fill out the online applicationDo this before you come in. Names, birthplaces, dates of birth and parents' names should match your birth certificates.
  2. Visit 3 days before the ceremonyBoth people must appear in person to review and sign the license.
  3. Pay when the license is issuedPayment is nonrefundable.
  4. Hold your ceremony within 60 daysThe license takes effect 3 days after signing and is valid for 60 days.
  5. Book a civil ceremony (optional)Call 541-682-3654. The ceremony costs $117 and you bring 2 witnesses.
  6. Order a certified copyBuy it in person or by mail; the first copy is $7.75 and each extra copy is $4.

Bring

  • Birth certificates (recommended)
  • Year any previous marriage ended
  • Parents' names and birthplaces
  • 2 witnesses (civil ceremony)
A license issued by Lane County can only be used for ceremonies within Oregon.

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    1. Check the county holds the recordThe county is not the custodian for divorce, marriage, vital, police, circuit court, assessment or DA records.
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