ID Requirement: Valid picture ID such as a passport, birth certificate, driver's license, or state ID card must be presented. You must either bring your Social Security card or know your Social Security number.

If you want to use your maiden name on the license bring a certified copy of your birth certificate or a certified copy of your divorce decree that states name is to be changed to maiden name.

Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Utah.

Application Requirement: Both the bride and groom must appear in person at the time of applying. In order to obtain a license, you must contact a county clerk within 30 days of your wedding.

Fees: $45 or more in most counties. The fee will include 2 certified copies of the license.

In some counties, there is no fee, but an additional charge for the certified copies may be applied.

Waiting Period: None.

Blood Tests: No blood test requirement.

Under 18: Utah law states that marriage at the age of 18 years and older do not require parental consent. For those aged 16 to 17, parental consent is necessary. For those 15 years old, certain criteria must be met.

They include:

- Parental consent must be obtained.

-  Approval from Juvenile Court. The court must conclude that the marriage is voluntary and in the best interests of the minor.

- Premarital counseling where and when appropriate.

Common Law Marriage: Yes.

Cousin Marriage: Yes. If both cousins are over the age of 65, or over the age of 55 and can prove sterility.

Proxy Marriages: No.

Same-Sex Marriage: No.

Officiants: Ministers of the gospel or priests of any denomination who are in regular communion with any religious society may perform marriages. Ministers must provide a certificate of marriage to the county clerk who issued the marriage license within 30 days after the marriage.

A minister, rabbi, priest, mayor, judge, county clerk, Native American spiritual adviser, the Governor, court commissioners and judges, as well as particular members of the legislature may also perform the ceremony. If you wish to be married by a county clerk, call your local county clerk office to set up an appointment. You must additionally bring 2 witnesses over the age of 18 and pay an additional fee for the ceremony.

Valid: License is valid for 30 days only within the State of Utah.