Requirements to obtain a Marriage License in Los Alamos County:

For all applicants:

The following is required of any couple applying for a marriage license:

• Completed application.  Accept the disclaimer, and then select the "Marriage Application, Records and Copy Request" link on the right hand column. NOTE: The couple must appear in person to complete the process, schedule an appointment here. 
• Twenty-five dollars ($25.00), payable at the time of appointment. No Exceptions.
• Proof of age and identity required. Proof of age and identity is normally satisfied with a government-issued photo ID.

All applicants must appear in person. If an applicant is unable to appear in person, authorization to issue the marriage license must be provided by a District Judge.

For applicants who are 16 and 17 years old:
In addition to the above, you must have:

For applicants who are under 16 years of age:

• Marriages of persons under 16 years of age are only permitted when there is a pregnancy and when a Children’s or Family Court Judge has authorized the marriage.

Other Requirements:

• Applicants must not be related within the degree prohibited by the State of New Mexico (NMSA 40-1-7)
• Neither applicant may be bound by marriage to another; proof of divorce is NOT required.
• Our office requires a Witness Form to be completed and returned to our office with your marriage certificate. This form will assist staff in accurately recording your marriage certificate.

Fee:
A $25.00 filing fee must be paid at the time of application. (NMSA 40-1-11E)

NOTE: It will take approximately 30 minutes to issue you a license. No license will be started after 4:30 PM.