Find Marriage License in Longmont

Longmont residents get their marriage license from Boulder County. The county runs a remote process with video appointments, though out-of-state couples must pick up their license in person.

Where to Apply in Longmont

Marriage licenses in Longmont go through Boulder County. The main recording office sits in Boulder, but Longmont has a drop box for returning completed licenses at 529 Coffman Street. This location does not handle new applications. All license requests must be done online through a video appointment system. Boulder County closed its offices to walk-in traffic and now processes everything remotely unless you live outside Colorado.

The county uses Microsoft Teams for video calls. Both people must be in the same room during the call. You need two forms of ID, your payment information, and a stable internet connection. Spanish-speaking staff are available if you request them when you book. After the video call, the county mails your license to the address you gave on the application. This process takes a few days, so plan ahead if your ceremony date is coming up soon.

Out-of-state applicants follow different rules. Boulder County requires you to pick up the license in person on the same day it is issued. This rule exists to prove you are physically in Colorado when you apply, which is a requirement under C.R.S. 14-2-106.5. If you live in another state, you cannot use the video system. Call the county office to schedule an in-person appointment at their Boulder location.

Steps for Getting Your License

Start by filling out the online application on the Boulder County website. The form asks for basic details like your name, birth date, birthplace, and current address. It also wants your parents' full names, including maiden names for mothers. C.R.S. 14-2-105 makes this a state requirement. You cannot skip these fields even if you do not know your parents or have never met them. If a parent is unknown, type that into the form.

Once you submit the application, schedule a video appointment. The county offers several time slots throughout the week. Pick one that works for both of you. Download Microsoft Teams before the appointment. Test your camera and microphone to make sure everything works. If you have technical problems during the call, the staff may have to reschedule you for another day.

During the video call, hold up your ID so the clerk can see it clearly. They compare the information on your ID to what you typed on the application. If something does not match, they will ask about it. Be ready to explain any differences in your name or address. The clerk also collects payment during this call. Boulder County charges thirty dollars for the license, plus a small fee if you use a credit card. E-checks cost less but take longer to process.

After the appointment, sign the application electronically. The county emails you a link. Click it and follow the prompts. Both people must sign before the county will issue the license. Once that is done, they print the license and mail it to you. Expect it to arrive within three to five business days. If it does not show up after a week, call the recording office to check on the status.

What to Do After the Ceremony

The license has two parts. One part is the application you filled out online. The other part is the certificate that gets completed after your ceremony. Whoever officiates your wedding signs the certificate, or you sign it yourselves if you self-solemnize under C.R.S. 14-2-109. Self-solemnization means you marry each other without a judge, minister, or anyone else acting as an officiant. Colorado is one of the few states that allows this.

Return the completed certificate to Boulder County within sixty-three days of the ceremony. You can mail it or drop it in one of the county's drop boxes. Longmont has a drop box at 529 Coffman Street. Boulder has one at 1750 33rd Street. Lafayette has another at 1755 S. Public Road. Use any of these locations. The county does not care which one you pick as long as the certificate gets to them within the time limit set by state law.

If you miss the sixty-three-day deadline, the county charges a twenty-dollar late fee. They add five dollars for each additional day up to a maximum of fifty dollars. These fees are not optional. The state statute says the county must assess them. Pay the fee when you drop off the certificate or include a check if you mail it. The county will not record your marriage until the late fee is paid in full.

Boulder County records the certificate and sends you a certified copy. This copy proves your marriage is legal. Keep it in a safe place. You will need it for things like changing your name, updating your insurance, or filing joint tax returns. The county charges twenty-five cents per page for additional copies, plus one dollar to certify each document. Order extra copies when you file the certificate so you do not have to go back later.

Legal Rules for Longmont Couples

Both people must be eighteen or older. If someone is sixteen or seventeen, they need a court order under C.R.S. 14-2-108. No one under sixteen can get married in Colorado no matter what. That rule changed a few years ago when the state raised the minimum age. Parents cannot give consent anymore. The only exception is a juvenile court order, and judges rarely grant those.

You do not need to be a Colorado resident. People from other states can get a Colorado license as long as they hold the ceremony in this state. The license is not valid anywhere else. If you plan to get married outside Colorado, apply for a license in the state where the ceremony will happen. Do not waste money on a Colorado license you cannot use.

There is no waiting period. Use the license as soon as you receive it in the mail. You have thirty-five days from the issue date. After that, the license expires and you have to apply all over again. Some people order the license months before their wedding and then it expires before the big day. Time it so the license arrives a week or two before the ceremony. That gives you a buffer in case something goes wrong with the mail.

• Both people must be present for the video appointment
• Out-of-state applicants must pick up in person
• License mailed via USPS to Colorado address
• Thirty-five-day validity period
• Return certificate within sixty-three days
• Drop boxes available in Longmont, Boulder, and Lafayette

Who to Contact for Help

Call Boulder County Recording Division at 303-413-7770 if you have questions. Their hours are 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. They are closed on Fridays. If you need help in Spanish, tell them when you schedule your video appointment. They will assign a Spanish-speaking clerk to your call. The staff cannot give legal advice, but they can explain the application process and tell you what documents to bring.

For legal questions, talk to a family law attorney. Issues like prenuptial agreements, name changes after previous marriages, or complex residency situations need professional advice. The clerk staff will not process your application if your paperwork does not meet state requirements. An attorney can help you get everything in order before you schedule your appointment so you do not waste time going back and forth with the county.

Other Cities in the Area

Nearby cities also use county clerk offices for marriage licenses:

• Boulder
• Fort Collins
• Loveland
• Greeley
• Thornton
• Westminster
• Broomfield
• Arvada