Lake Tahoe Weddings

California Public Marriage Licenses

A Public California Marriage License may be obtained at any county seat in the State of California. The price and hours of each office varies from county to county. If this is a second marriage and you have been divorced less than two years, some counties may require proof of termination. These licenses are valid anywhere in the State of California and require one witness. If they expire before you get married, a new license must be purchased.

A great resource: a link to all California County Recorders Offices

PURCHASE A WEDDING LICENSE AT TAHOE at a County Recorders Office, at Minister/Officiant with a Notary License or at some chapels.

Placer County - North Lake Tahoe Office by Appointment only:

• Carnelian Bay (in office of Health and Human Services): (530) 546-1900
  5225 N. Lake Blvd., Carnelian Bay, Ca 96140
• Price for a Public License: $56.00; payment must be exact cash or a check.
• In Placer County, you do not need to show proof of divorce.

El Dorado County - South Lake Tahoe Office: (530) 573-3409

• 3368 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite 108, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
  
• Price for a Public License: $60.00; payment must be exact cash or a check.
• In South Lake Tahoe couples must show divorce papers only if divorce has been final for less than 90 days.

For Both Counties

• Both bride and groom must be present to purchase license.
• No blood test is required.
• No waiting period.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must present valid Official Photo Identification (drivers license, State ID, military ID, passport or other official identification).
• You must be married within 90 days from purchase or purchase another license.

California Confidential Marriage Licenses

Confidential Licenses must be purchased in the county where the marriage occurs.

Cost differs in each county. Can be issued by many chapels. Some wedding ministers are Notary's and can also issue confidential licenses. These licenses are different from public licenses in that no information can be released without the written consent of at least one of the married partners. The fee is $60 in Placer County, and $53 in El Dorado County. These licenses are valid only in the county in which they are issued. Couple will sign the license that states that they have lived together as husband and wife. No witnesses are required. Both bride and groom must be present to purchase license.

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Nevada Public Marriage Licenses

(Nevada does not provide Confidential Wedding Licenses)

License may be purchased in any county in Nevada and marriage may occur in any county in Nevada.

Nevada's North Shore of Lake Tahoe - Incline Village Office: (775) 328-3274 or (775) 328-3275

• Located in office of: Incline Village General Improvement District
  893 Southwood Blvd, Incline, NV 89451
• Price for a Public License: $60.00; payment must be by Credit Card.

Nevada's South Shore of Lake Tahoe - Douglas County Office: (775) 782-9020

• Douglas County Administration Building
  175 Highway 50, Stateline, NV 89449
  
• Price for a Public License: $60.00; payment must be by exact cash, Visa or MasterCard. Add an additional $19 for purchasing the change of name paperwork.

For Both Counties

• Both bride and groom must be present to purchase license.
• No blood test required.
• No waiting period.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must present valid Official Photo Identification (drivers license, State ID, military ID, passport or other official identification).
• License is good for one year from date of purchase.
• No divorce papers necessary.

For further information and hours to obtain marriage license, please call the agencies listed above during normal business hours.