Find Marriage License in Jackson County
Marriage licenses in Jackson County come from the Clerk office in Walden, serving North Park in northern Colorado.
Quick Facts
Jackson County Clerk
The Jackson County Clerk is in Walden. This remote county in North Park has a small population. The office handles marriage licenses for residents and visitors.
Both people must appear together. Bring valid ID and $30. Call ahead to confirm hours, especially in winter.
| Office | Jackson County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Location | Walden, CO |
| Fee | $30.00 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday (call to confirm) |
How to Apply
Visit the clerk office in Walden with your partner. Both must be there. Bring photo ID. A driver license or passport works.
The clerk asks for names, birth dates, birth places, and social security numbers. Provide parents' information. If previously married, bring proof it ended.
Pay $30. Cash or check is usually accepted. 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.
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.
Getting Married
Colorado allows three types per C.R.S. 14-2-109. Religious with clergy. Civil with judge. Self-solemnization with no officiant.
Self-solemnization means you sign as both officiant and couple. No third party needed. Fill in date, time, place. Return within 63 days.
For civil ceremonies, contact a local judge. Religious ceremonies need clergy from a recognized denomination.
Witnesses optional. Any age if you want them.
Recording Your Marriage
Return certificate to Jackson 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 avoid fees.
Certified copies $1.25 each from county. For historical records, contact Colorado CDPHE at 303-692-2000 or cdphe.colorado.gov/vitalrecords. State copies $17.
North Park Weddings
Jackson County is in North Park, a high mountain valley. The area is remote with limited services. Walden is the main town. Plan ahead for a wedding here.
Winter weather can be severe. Road access may be limited during storms. Summer and fall are better for mountain weddings. The self-solemnization option works well for remote ceremonies.
Legal Help
Colorado Legal Services offers 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 Jackson County. You can get a license from any Colorado county. The license works statewide.