Weddings

State of Idaho Marriage Regulations

(effective through 2008)

Bride and groom are both required to be present and must obtain their own marriage license prior to their wedding date.

In order to get married in the State of Idaho:

• To be legally married in Idaho, an Idaho Marriage License is required.
• Both persons must be currently unmarried.
• Both persons must be present to apply for the license.
• Application must be completed in the County Clerk’s office at the Kootenai County Courthouse in the presence of a county employee.
• Premarital AIDS Education pamphlets are given to all applicants to read. After the pamphlet is read and understood, the applicants sign and date the certificate, which is then attached to the marriage joint affidavit.
• Blood tests are not required. There is no waiting period.
• Witnesses are not required.
• The Marriage License is valid for 12 months and is effective the day applied for.
• The Marriage License is valid in the entire State of Idaho.

Marriage License Fee

In Kootenai County, the Marriage License fee is $28.00, in cash, Monday through Friday. The Marriage License is $45.00, in cash, on Saturday.

Exact cash is preferred, no other form of payment other than cash is accepted!
The Kootenai County Administration Building issues Marriage Licenses between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday, except legal holidays, and 11:00am to 4:00pm on Saturdays, except legal holiday weekends.

Please contact the Recorder’s Office in the Kootenai County Administration Building at (208) 446-1480.