Getting Married in Vail

Colorado Marriage License Requirements

Couples desiring to be married are required to obtain their own marriage license. Below is the information required for obtaining a marriage license, as provided by the office of Eagle County Clerk and Recorder:

Both parties must be present to apply for a marriage license and both must sign the application
Date of birth
Current address
Place of birth
Your social security number (if you have no social security number, then you must complete an affidavit at the time of application)
You do not have to be a US citizen to obtain a marriage license
Names and addresses of parents
Marital status
- If divorced, the date and the court where the final decree was issued must be provided
- If widowed, then the date you were widowed

Click here for the Eagle County marriage application.

Tips to remember when applying for a marriage license in Eagle County:

The cost of a license is approximately $30.00.
The marriage license will be issued at the time of application and is valid immediately for 30 days.
If a previous marriage ended in divorce within the past 90 days, or in the past year out-of-state, a copy of the divorce decree is required.
The bride and groom must present proper identification at the time of license application. This includes driver's license, passport and a certified copy of birth certificate and/or social security card.