Kiowa County Marriage License
Get a marriage license from Kiowa County Clerk in Eads, serving the eastern plains of Colorado.
License Facts
Kiowa County Clerk
The Kiowa County Clerk is in Eads. This rural county on the eastern plains has a small population. The office handles marriage licenses for residents and visitors.
Both people must appear together. Bring valid ID and $30. The clerk issues licenses during regular business hours Monday through Friday.
| Office | Kiowa County Clerk |
|---|---|
| Location | Eads, CO |
| Fee | $30.00 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday (call to confirm) |
How to Apply
Visit the clerk office in Eads with your partner. Both of you must be there. Bring photo ID. A driver license or passport works best.
The clerk asks for names, birth dates, birth places, and social security numbers. Provide parents' information. If you were married before, bring proof it ended.
Pay $30. Cash or check is standard in small county offices. Ask if credit cards are accepted. The license is issued same day per C.R.S. 14-2-107. Valid for 35 days.
What to bring:
- 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 Kiowa 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.
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, 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 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 Kiowa County. You can get a license from any Colorado county. The license works statewide.