Marriage Licenses


How to apply

Both applicants must appear at the County Clerk/Auditor's Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and pay a non-refundable license fee of $50.  A current picture ID with proof of age (date of birth) is required for both parties.  In order to complete the application, the date of the ceremony and the officiant's name must be provided. 

The officiant is not required to appear in the Clerk's Office, unless they are not ordained and wish to receive a single designation to solemnize a marriage. 

Where to apply

Grand County Clerk/Auditor
125 E. Center St.
Moab, UT 84532

Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

You may download and print the application here, but DO NOT SIGN the application until you arrive at the Clerk/Auditor's Office.

General Information

  • A marriage license issued in Grand County is valid throughout the State of Utah.
  • The person solemnizing the marriage must sign, date, and return the license to the Grand County Clerk/Auditor's Office within 30 days of your marriage.
  • The non-refundable $50 fee includes one certified copy of your license.  Additional copies may be obtained upon request.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.  Minors age 15-17 may obtain a license for marriage with additional consent requirements.

Who May Perform Marriages

Grand County requires that the name of the officiant be provided at the time of application.  For a list of local persons authorized to solemnize marriages, please click HERE. 

Folks who are not ordained but wish to officiate a wedding can be designated by the Clerk/Auditor to perform a single ceremony officiation.  The Single Ceremony Designee Form is available here. To receive this designation, you will need to come to the Clerk/Auditor's office in person and bring:

  • A valid photo ID
  • The couple's marriage license number

There is no cost to become a single ceremony designee. 

Name Change After Marriage

You will need to show a certified copy of your marriage license when you apply for a name change with the Social Security Administration and Driver License Division. Other documents may be required. Contact the agency for more information.

Requesting a Copy of Your Marriage License

Certified and uncertified copies of your marriage license are available upon request in-person, by email, by mail and by phone. For more information on requesting certified copies, click HERE.

Contact Us

Grand County Clerk/Auditor's Office
125 E Center St
Moab, UT 84532

(435)259-1321

evallantine@grandcountyutah.gov