Eagle County Marriage License Search

Get your marriage license from Eagle County Clerk and Recorder. This office serves the Vail area and surrounding mountain communities in central Colorado.

Eagle County Clerk and Recorder

The Eagle County Clerk and Recorder office is in Eagle. This county is home to Vail, one of Colorado's most popular mountain destinations. Many couples choose Eagle County for destination weddings. The clerk office handles all marriage license applications for county residents and visitors.

Both people must appear in person to apply. Bring valid ID and $30 for the fee. The clerk processes applications during regular business hours. Call ahead to confirm hours, especially during peak wedding season in summer and winter.

Eagle County serves a mix of year-round residents and seasonal visitors. The office is familiar with helping couples from out of state. Staff can answer questions about self-solemnization and other Colorado-specific options.

How to Apply in Eagle County

Visit the clerk office in Eagle with your partner. Both of you need to be there at the same time. Bring a valid photo ID like a driver license, passport, or state ID card. The clerk will ask for your full names, birth dates, birth places, and social security numbers.

You also need to provide your parents' full names and addresses. If you were married before, bring your divorce decree or death certificate. The clerk needs proof that your previous marriage ended.

Pay the $30 fee. Cash and checks are usually accepted. Ask if credit cards are taken. Some small county offices only take cash or checks. The license is issued the same day under C.R.S. 14-2-107. It stays valid for 35 days from the issue date.

What to bring:

• Valid photo ID for both people
• Social security number
• $30 payment
• Divorce decree if previously married

Colorado has no waiting period. No blood test is required. You can marry the same day you get your license if you want.

Marriage Requirements

You must be 18 or older to apply without restrictions. Anyone 16 or 17 needs a court order from juvenile court per C.R.S. 14-2-108. No one under 16 can marry in Colorado. This rule protects minors from forced marriages.

Colorado does not require residency. Out-of-state couples can apply. This makes Eagle County popular for destination weddings. Visitors come from all over for mountain weddings in Vail and Beaver Creek.

If you were married before, that marriage must be over. Bring proof. A divorce decree or death certificate works. Colorado law at C.R.S. 14-2-110 bans bigamy. You cannot have two active marriages.

Prohibited relationships include parent-child, grandparent-grandchild, siblings, and aunt/uncle-niece/nephew. First cousins can marry in Colorado. This is different from many states.

Getting Married in Eagle County

Colorado law gives you three ceremony options per C.R.S. 14-2-109. Pick what works for you. Religious ceremonies use clergy from a recognized denomination. Civil ceremonies use a judge or magistrate. Self-solemnization requires no officiant at all.

Self-solemnization is unique to Colorado. You do not need anyone else. Just sign the certificate as both the officiating party and the married couple. Fill in the date, time, and place of your ceremony. This is popular for couples who want a private mountain wedding with no guests.

For a civil ceremony, contact a judge or magistrate in Eagle County. Public officials with authority can perform weddings. Ask the clerk office for referrals.

Religious ceremonies need an officiant from a recognized religious group or tribe. The officiant does not need Colorado registration. Out-of-state clergy can officiate. Friends or relatives cannot serve as officiants unless they have legal or religious credentials.

Witnesses are optional. If you want them, any age is fine. Kids can sign. No specific number is required.

Recording Your Marriage

Return the completed marriage certificate to Eagle County Clerk and Recorder within 63 days per C.R.S. 14-2-109. The officiant usually handles this. If you self-solemnized, you return it yourself.

Late returns cost money. A $20 late fee applies. An extra $5 per day is added up to a max of $50 total. Return it on time to avoid fees.

Once recorded, you can order certified copies from Eagle County. Copies cost $1.25 each. You need certified copies for name changes, insurance, and legal matters.

For old records, contact Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at 303-692-2000 or visit cdphe.colorado.gov/vitalrecords. State copies cost $17.

Destination Weddings in Eagle County

Eagle County is a top choice for mountain weddings. Vail and Beaver Creek offer stunning venues. Self-solemnization makes it easy. You do not need to find an officiant willing to travel to a remote location. Just get your license, have your ceremony, and mail the certificate back.

Many couples hike to a mountain peak, exchange vows, and sign the certificate right there. Others marry at a resort or lodge. The flexibility of Colorado marriage law makes this all possible.

Plan ahead during peak seasons. Summer and winter are busy. The clerk office may have limited hours on holidays. Call ahead to confirm they will be open on your travel dates.

Legal Help

Colorado Legal Services provides free legal help to low-income residents. Call 303-837-1313 or visit coloradolegalservices.org. They handle family law and marriage issues.

The Colorado Bar Association runs a lawyer referral service at 303-860-1115. This connects you with attorneys in your area. The first meeting is often at a reduced rate.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Eagle County. You can get a marriage license from any Colorado county. The license works anywhere in the state.