Lake Tahoe includes two states; California and Nevada, giving you the option to wed in either state.

On this page you'll find informative details about these two options.

California

There are three ways to obtain your marriage license on the California side of Lake Tahoe.

1. If you are a resident of California, you may bring a Public California Marriage License with you.  You will also need to have at least one witness at the ceremony.  The minister doesn't count.

2. You may obtain a Public California Marriage License from the El Dorado County Recorder Clerk's Office in South Lake Tahoe located at 3368 Lake Tahoe Blvd. Suite 108 in the El Dorado Center. Phone: 530-573-3409. The cost for the Public License is $60.

3. You may obtain a California Confidential Marriage License. This document is NOT a public document, therefore only the married couple can obtain copies.  Anyone else would require a court order.  The fee is $73 ($53 for the license and $20 for the Notary). A valid driver's license, passport, Military or State ID is required.  This is a legal document that can also be issued by a Notary. Most chapels have a Notary on staff, so the Confidential California Marriage License can be issued at the chapel.  No witnesses are necessary.

Hours:
8:00 am - 11:30 am Monday through Friday
1:00 pm - 4:30 pm  Monday through Friday

License Fee:
$53, or $60 if obtained at County Clerk's office, or $73 if obtained through a Notary, $14 for a certified copy. Cash or Check only. No credit cards accepted.

Waiting Period:
None, except when a divorce has occurred within the last 90 days. In this instance, a copy of the final divorce judgment is required.

Blood Test:
None

Expiration Date:
90 days from date of issue

Age Requirements:
18 years of age or older, no exceptions unless you have a court order.

Nevada

In the state of Nevada a Nevada Minister is required to perform the wedding ceremony and sign your wedding license. For your convenience wedding chapels usually have non-denominational ministers on staff.  At least one witness is required at the ceremony.

A Nevada marriage license can be obtained Monday through Saturday at the Douglas County Lake Tahoe Administration Building at 175 Highway 50, Stateline, Nevada. Phone: 775-586-7290

Hours:
  9:00 am - 5:00 pm   Monday through Friday (be in line by 4:30pm)
10:00 am - 4:00 pm  Saturday (must be in line by 3:30pm)
Closed Sundays, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day

Application Fee:
$60. Cash, travelers' checks, and all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, and American Express) are accepted. An additional $15 is charged for a certified copy.  If you plan to change your name, there is an additional fee of $4.

Identification:
A valid driver's license, a certified copy of a birth certificate, passport, or Military ID.

Waiting Period: None

Blood Test: None

Expiration Date: One year from the date of issue

Age Requirements: 18 years of age or older.  If you are under 18, contact the County Clerk's office for requirements.

Note: All fees subject to change