Marriage License Information

Note the Prohibitions

Couples are prohibited from marrying in the following cases:

• When one of the parties is still married to another person; 
• Brother and Sister;
• Uncle and Niece (Whether the relationship is by half or whole blood);
• Aunt and Nephew (Whether the relationship is by half or whole blood).
• Parental Consent

Legal age without parental consent is 18 for both parties involved.

If either of the parties are under the age of 18 and over the age of 16, written and notarized consent signed by both parents (or parent having legal custody), or legal guardian is required.

If either of the parties are under the age of 16, a Judicial Court Order from the court jurisdiction is required.

Divorces must be final. 

Complete the Application

Applications can be completed in the office. 

Schedule an Appointment

As of June 1, 2021, we are accepting walk-ins for marriage licenses but appointments are preferred. To make an appointment, please call 303-582-5321 or email ClerkandRecorder@gilpincounty.org.

Bring the Correct Documents

Legal identification for proof of age is required. All forms of identification must be verifiable in the United States.

The following are acceptable:

• Driver’s License
• Birth Certificate (Original or Certified Copy)
• Military I.D.
• Valid Passport
• State Issued Identification

The following are NOT acceptable:

• Baptismal Certificates
• Mexican Consular I.D. (Matricula Consular)

The Clerk and Recorder's office will also request the following information:

• Social Security Number
• Place of birth for both applicants
• Names of both parents for both applicants
• Address of both parents for both applicants

If divorced, the individual will need to provide the following information:

• Date
• Place
• Court where the final decree was granted
• Identification

In Colorado a blood test is NOT required!

Who Should be Present

It is recommended that both parties be present to apply for the marriage license. However, if this is not a possibility, one party must appear with a completed and notarized affidavit as well as identification for the absent party.

Party must be in office for application no later than 4:30 p.m.

Pay the Fee

The fee to obtain a marriage license is $30.00.

Your license may be used immediately within the State of Colorado and is valid for 30 days from the date of issue. You may purchase your license at any of the Clerk and Recorder's offices in Colorado.

Currently we only accept cash or check for this service. 

Plan the Ceremony

Judges, retired judges, magistrates and public officials authorize to perform marriage ceremonies or in accordance with any mode of recognized by a religious denomination or Indian Tribe or Nation.

Clergy from out-of-state need not be registered in Colorado.

Witnesses are not required, but some clergy, judges, or public officials may request them.

Complete the license process

Either party to the marriage may change their name.

Forward completed Marriage Certificates to the Clerk and Recorder within 63 days of solemnizing.

Failure to file within 63 days will require a late fee of up to $50.00.

You have 98 days total to complete the process.