Sedgwick County Marriage License Lookup

Sedgwick County issues marriage licenses through the Clerk and Recorder office in Julesburg.

Sedgwick County Clerk Office

Sedgwick County is a small rural county in northeast Colorado. The county seat is Julesburg, and that's where you go to get a marriage license. Both parties must appear in person at the Clerk and Recorder office. The office is at the county courthouse. Call ahead to confirm hours before making the trip.

Bring valid ID like a driver's license or passport. The clerk will give you an application form to fill out. Once you complete it and pay the $30 fee, they issue your license immediately. Colorado has no waiting period. You can use the license right away. It's valid for 35 days from the date of issue.

The license works anywhere in Colorado. After your ceremony, the signed certificate must be returned to the county where the ceremony took place within 63 days. If you marry in Sedgwick County, return it to Julesburg. If you marry elsewhere, return it to that county.

What to Bring

Each person needs valid identification. A driver's license works best. State ID cards, passports, and military IDs are also fine. The ID must show your photo, full name, and date of birth. The application form asks for information required by C.R.S. 14-2-105. You provide your full name, date of birth, place of birth, current address, and the last four digits of your Social Security Number. If you don't have one, you sign an affidavit.

The form asks about your parents. List their full names and addresses if known. This is required by state law. If you were married before, provide details about how that marriage ended. No blood test is required. There is no waiting period.

Self-Solemnization Option

Colorado allows couples to marry themselves without an officiant under C.R.S. 14-2-109. When you get your license, tell the clerk if you plan to self-solemnize. On your wedding day, both of you sign in the officiant section. Write "The Parties to the Marriage" as the title. Then sign in the party signature sections. Witnesses are not required. Return the certificate within 63 days. Late returns may incur fees.

Age and Legal Requirements

You must be at least 18 years old to marry without restrictions. If you are 16 or 17, you need a court order. No one under 16 can marry in Colorado. There is no residency requirement. The license is valid anywhere in Colorado for 35 days. Some marriages are prohibited under C.R.S. 14-2-110. You can't marry if you're already married. You can't marry close blood relatives. Marriage between first cousins is legal in Colorado.

Recording and Copies

Once your ceremony is done, the signed certificate must be filed for recording. The clerk records it and enters it into the state vital records system. Certified copies cost $1.25 each from the county. From the state, it's $17. Order several copies when you first record the marriage.

Finding an Officiant

If you want a traditional ceremony, judges from the 13th Judicial District can perform civil ceremonies. Religious officiants from any denomination can perform Colorado marriages. Friends or family can become ordained online through services like the Universal Life Church. Colorado recognizes these ordinations.

Additional Resources

For questions about marriage licenses, visit cdphe.colorado.gov/vitalrecords. For legal advice, Colorado Legal Services offers free help. To change your name, contact the Social Security Administration at ssa.gov and the Colorado DMV at dmv.colorado.gov.

Nearby County Options

If Sedgwick County is not convenient, consider these nearby clerk offices:

• Phillips County - Clerk office in Holyoke
• Yuma County - Clerk office in Wray
• Logan County - Clerk office in Sterling