>Licensing and Marriage Officiates

What is required to get married in Las Vegas.  Actually not much, but you'll want to check the county clerks office to make sure you have everything you need for your successful Las Vegas wedding.

Officiate

Officiate - is defined as the "Person who performs the ceremony".  In Nevada this may be a minister or a civil judge.  In the State of Nevada a person wishing to perform marriages must meet the following:

Civil Marriages

Commissioner of Civil Marriages is responsible for the performance of civil marriage ceremonies. Civil wedding ceremonies are performed in the Commissioner's Office during usual business hours.

Marriage by an Ordained Minister

Chapter 122 of the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) governs the issuance of Certificates of Permission to Perform Marriages. According to NRS 122, you must be a licensed or ordained minister in good standing within your organization; your denomination or organization must be incorporated, organized or established in this state; and your ministry must be primarily one of service to a congregation or denomination. Click on NRS 122 to view the chapter of the Nevada Revised Statutes.
 

Officiates with websites:

Reverend Julie Nourish

Reverend Ron Perry

Licensing Information

Clark County Marriage License Information website has everything you need to know - including a link to an online application (for those of you who want to get a jump on the process and do-it-yourself, before your trip).

Below is a brief summary of what's required:

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