In Colorado, how long is a marriage license obtained from a county clerk valid?

Full question:

I had applied for marriage license. Last week I received my license to marry from the county clerk of Colorado. For how many days is this license valid?

  • Category: Marriage
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  • State: Colorado

Answer:

A marriage license is valid only for 35 days after the date of issue. The relevant statutory provision in this regard is stated below.

C.R.S. 14-2-107 reads:

“Licenses to marry shall be issued by the county clerk and recorder only during the hours that the office of the county clerk and recorder is open as prescribed by law and at no other time, and such licenses shall show the exact date and hour of their issue. A license shall not be valid for use outside the state of Colorado. Within the state, such licenses shall not be valid for more than thirty-five days after the date of issue.”
 

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FAQs

Yes, in Colorado, you can get married on the same day you receive your marriage license. There is no waiting period after obtaining the license, as long as it is valid. Just ensure that the license is issued and signed by the county clerk before the ceremony. Remember, the marriage must occur within the thirty-five days of the license being issued. *Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.*