Alaska - Obtain a Marriage License

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Procedure

1. Obtain a copy of the marriage license application from the official Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics website (http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/VitalStats/Pages/default.aspx) or at a local Bureau Office or Alaska Court.
2. Complete the application form. Marriage License Application Form
3. Submit the application to the Bureau Office or Alaska court (except in Anchorage, Fairbanks or Juneau) closest to where the ceremony will be performed, or where the license can be easily picked up when complete. Both parties must be present at the time of submission/issuance.
4. After 3 days, contact the office to confirm that your application has been properly processed.

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Required Documents

• driver's license or any proof of identity
• birth certificate
• certified true copy of divorce decree (if previously married)
• written consent from parents (if age 16 or 17)

Office Locations & Contacts

BureauofVitalStatistics
5441CommercialBoulevard
POBox110675
Juneau,AK
PH:907.465.3391

Eligibility

Residents and non-residents of Alaska are eligible to apply for a marriage license.

Notes:

• Must be 18 years old or above to marry without parental consent. The only exception is if the person below 18 years old is a member of the armed forces of the US while on active duty.
• Persons who are 16 and 17 years of age must submit a parental consent signed by both parents with their application.

Fees

A Marriage license costs approximately $60.

Validity

• An Alaskan Marriage License is valid for three (3) months from the date of issuance.
• An Alaskan marriage license is valid only for marriages performed in Alaska or in Alaska State waters.

Documents to Use

Marriage License Application Form:

• http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/VitalStats/Documents/marriagel/Marriage_License.pdf

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Processing Time

The waiting period for the issuance of marriage license is 3 business days after the application (either the application is sent by fax or mail).

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Instructions

• If either party is under eighteen, contact the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics at (907) 465-3391 for additional instructions before completing the application.
• The two parties must be present before the two witnesses and the officiant in order for the ceremony to be performed.
• Proxy marriages are not permitted in Alaska.

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External Links

Bureau of Vital Statistics: http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/VitalStats/Pages/marriagel/default.aspx

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