Welcome to the Lincoln County Online Marriage Application System
Congratulations on your decision to get married! Completing the process for your marriage license can be done in three easy steps:
Complete this online application (make sure to fill out all fields) and click the Finish button when done.
Call the Lincoln County Clerk’s Office at 541.265.4131 for instructions on sending proof of identity and paying for the license.
After the marriage ceremony is done, return the license to our office within five days so it can be recorded.
$60.00 license fee is non-refundable.
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If you would like to schedule a ceremony with the County Clerk, call 541-265-4131 or email countyclerk@co.lincoln.or.us prior to
your wedding day to make an appointment.
Requirements/Eligibility
You must meet these requirements in order to be considered eligible to apply for a marriage license. Blood tests and medical exams are not required.
Legal age for marriage in the State of Oregon for both applicants is 18 years-of-age.
A seventeen-year-old can be married if the parent or guardian gives consent. The parent or guardian must complete a Parental Consent for Marriage of a Minor form at
the time the applicants apply for their marriage license. A certified copy of the applicant's birth certificate is also required.
Anyone not yet 17 years of age cannot be legally married in the State of Oregon.
Applicants cannot be first cousins or nearer kin.
A license can be issued one day after the final date of a divorce. If you were previously married, you’ll need the exact date of your divorce to complete the application.
License Conditions
Licenses may be obtained in any county in Oregon, and can only be used in the State of Oregon.
No extensions of time or refunds of money are made once the license is issued.
Waiting Period
There is a three-day waiting period from the day the license is purchased until it can be used.
Waiver
If you wish to use the marriage license immediately, waiver request forms are available in the Lincoln County Clerk's office.
A fee of $25.00 will apply.
Expiration
Once the license is effective, it is valid for a 60-day period.
Certified Copy
Once the marriage has taken place, and the completed marriage license is returned to the County Clerk, an official certified copy of the license can be
obtained from the County Clerk for $7.75. The completed marriage license
must be returned to the County Clerk within five days.
Legal Copies
The certified document is considered the legal copy, and can be used by the applicants to change their name on items like a driver's license or social security card.
A decorative marriage certificate will be provided. Additional decorative copies can be purchased for $20.00 each. This is not a legal document and may not be used as proof of marriage. If an issued license is lost or destroyed, it can be replaced at the County Clerk’s office.
