Grand County Marriage License
Apply for a marriage license from Grand County Clerk in Hot Sulphur Springs, serving the mountain communities of north-central Colorado.
License Information
Grand County Clerk
The Grand County Clerk office is in Hot Sulphur Springs. This mountain county serves both year-round residents and seasonal visitors. The office handles all marriage license applications.
Both people must appear together. Bring photo ID and $30. The clerk issues licenses during business hours Monday through Friday.
| Office | Grand County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Location | Hot Sulphur Springs, CO |
| Fee | $30.00 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday (call to confirm) |
How to Get Your License
Visit the clerk office with your partner. Both of you need to be there. Bring valid ID like a driver license or passport.
The clerk asks for names, birth dates, birth places, and social security numbers. Provide parents' information. If you were married before, bring your divorce decree or death certificate.
Pay $30. Cash or check is usually accepted. Ask about credit cards. The license is issued same day per C.R.S. 14-2-107. Valid for 35 days.
Required:
- Photo ID for both
- Social security number
- $30 payment
- Divorce decree if applicable
Requirements
Both must be 18 or older. Ages 16-17 need court approval per C.R.S. 14-2-108. No one under 16 can marry.
No residency required. Out-of-state couples welcome. No waiting period. No blood test needed.
Previous marriages must be ended. Colorado prohibits bigamy under C.R.S. 14-2-110.
Prohibited: parent-child, siblings, aunt/uncle-niece/nephew. First cousins can marry in Colorado.
Getting Married
Colorado allows three options per C.R.S. 14-2-109. Religious with clergy. Civil with a judge. Self-solemnization with no officiant.
Self-solemnization is unique to Colorado. Sign as both officiant and couple. No third party needed. Fill in date, time, and place. Return within 63 days.
For civil ceremonies, contact a local judge or magistrate. Religious ceremonies need clergy from a recognized denomination.
Witnesses are optional. Any age if you want them.
Recording Your Marriage
Return the certificate to Grand County within 63 days. Officiant usually handles this. Self-solemnizers return it themselves.
Late fees: $20 plus $5 daily up to $50 max. Return on time to skip fees.
Certified copies cost $1.25 each from the county. For historical records, contact Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at 303-692-2000 or cdphe.colorado.gov/vitalrecords. State copies $17.
Common Law Marriage
Colorado recognizes common law marriage. You can be married without a license if you meet requirements. Must live together, present as married, and both intend it.
A formal license provides better proof. To make common law official, get a license and self-solemnize.
Legal Help
Colorado Legal Services provides free help to low-income residents. Call 303-837-1313 or visit coloradolegalservices.org.
Colorado Bar Association lawyer referral: 303-860-1115.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Grand County. You can get a license from any Colorado county. The license works statewide.