A Marriage or Civil Union License can be used anywhere in the State of Colorado. However, the license must be used within 35 days from the date of issue. The license is issued the day it is applied for and may be used immediately.
Please read the general requirements and steps listed here to obtain your Weld County Marriage or Civil Union License.
Marriage License
Step 1.Requirements
Age: The legal age of consent for applicants is 18. Applicants who are 16 or 17 years old must obtain permission from a juvenile court. They must present that court order when applying for the marriage license. Persons under 16 years of age are prohibited from obtaining a marriage license.
Identification: All applicants must present a valid United States issued photo identification (U.S. state-issued driver’s license or permit, U.S. state-issued ID or U.S military ID) or a valid passport that is bilingual or multilingual and includes English. We cannot accept electronic or digital ID’s.
Social Security Number:Both parties need to know their social security numbers.
Previous Marriages or Civil Unions:If either party has been divorced/dissolved or is widowed, we need to know the date, County and State. We do not need proof. The couple will be required to swear under oath that all information given is true and correct.
Both Parties Need to be Present: If one party cannot appear, the applicants must obtain an absentee application from the Clerk and Recorder's office. The party applying must bring the absentee application along with a photocopy of the identification used by the notary for the absent party. ABSENTEE APPLICATIONS MUST BE NOTARIZED.
Step 2.Complete the Online Application
Please obtain the order number(SST#) given on screen once the application is complete for your appointment. All online fields must be completely filled out.Your application is NOT complete until both parties appear in person at the Clerk and Recorder's office.
Step 3.Schedule an Appointment
Call 970-304-6530 to schedule an appointment. Marriages are issued between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM Monday thru Friday at the following locations:
GREELEY
1250 H Street
Greeley, CO 80631
FT. LUPTON
2950 9th Street
Ft. Lupton, CO 80621
DEL CAMINO
4209 WCR 241/2
Longmont, CO 80504
Appointments are required at all 3 locations.
Step 4.Arrive for Appointment
Please arrive on time, we may not be able to accommodate you if you are late for your appointment. Bring the Order Number (SST#),$30 cash and valid United States issued photo identification (U.S. state-issued driver’s license or permit, U.S. state-issued ID or U.S military ID) or a valid passport that is bilingual or multilingual and includes English. We cannot accept electronic or digital ID’s.
Step 5.Congratulations
You have 35 days from the date of issue to get married anywhere in the State of Colorado.
Who Can Officiate a Marriage:
- Judge
- Court Magistrate
- Parties to the Marriage
- Other public officials authorized to perform marriages in accordance with any mode or solemnization recognized by a religious denomination or Indian tribe or nation.
If the couple chooses to perform their own ceremony, they must complete the lower portion of the marriage license and sign as officiating party as well as parties to the marriage. The type of ceremony and words exchanged (if any) are their choice.
Witnesses are not required.
The completed marriage license/certificate must be returned to the Clerk and Recorder's officefor recording. Your marriage is not on record with the county until it is recorded.
Civil Union License
Step 1.Requirements
Age:The applicants must be at least 18 years of age. If over 18 years old and under guardianship, you must have guardian permission.
Identification:All applicants must present a valid United States issued photo identification (U.S. state-issued driver’s license or permit, U.S. state-issued ID or U.S military ID) or a valid passport that is bilingual or multilingual and includes English. We cannot accept electronic or digital ID’s.
Social Security Number:Both parties need to know their social security numbers.
Previous Marriages or Civil Unions:If either party has been divorced/dissolved or is widowed, we need to know the date, County and State. We do not need proof. The couple will be required to swear under oath that all information given is true and correct.
Both Parties Need to be Present:If one party cannot appear, the applicants must obtain an absentee application from the Clerk and Recorder's office. The party applying must bring the absentee application along with a photocopy of the identification used by the notary for the absent party. ABSENTEE APPLICATIONS MUST BE NOTARIZED.
Step 2.Schedule an Appointment
Call 970-304-6530 to schedule an appointment. Civil Unions are issued between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM Monday thru Friday at the following locations:
GREELEY
1250 H Street
Greeley, CO 80631
FT. LUPTON
2950 9th Street
Ft. Lupton, CO 80621
DEL CAMINO
4209 WCR 241/2
Longmont, CO 80504
Appointments are required at all 3 locations.
Step 3.Arrive for Appointment
Please arrive on time, we may not be able to accommodate you if you are late for your appointment. Bring $30 cash and valid United States issued photo identification (U.S. state-issued driver’s license or permit, U.S. state-issued ID or U.S military ID) or a valid passport that is bilingual or multilingual and includes English. We cannot accept electronic or digital ID’s.
Step 4.Congratulations
You have 35 days from the date of issue to sign your civil union anywhere in the State of Colorado.
Who can officiate a civil union:
- Judge
- Court Magistrate
- Parties to the Civil Union
- Other public officials authorized to perform civil unions in accordance with any mode or solemnization recognized by a religious denomination or Indian tribe or nation.
If the couple chooses to perform their own ceremony, they must complete the lower portion of the civil union license and sign as officiating party as well as parties to the civil union. The type of ceremony and words exchanged (if any) are their choice.
Witnesses are not required.
The completed civil union license/certificate must be returned to the Clerk and Recorder's officefor recording. Your civil union is not on record with the county until it is recorded.
Certified Copies
Certified copies of marriages & civil unions recorded in Weld County are available for purchase in office, by mail or on our Clerk and Recorder Self-Service website. The cost is $3.00 per certified copy requested.
In Office:
Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8AM and 4:30PM at the following locations:
GREELEY
1250 H Street
Greeley CO 80631
FT LUPTON
2950 9th Street
Ft. Lupton, CO 80621
DEL CAMINO
4209 WCR 24 1/2
Longmont, CO 80504
By Mail:
Download the Marriage/Civil Union Copy Request form(PDF,271KB) and mail to:
Clerk & Recorder
Recording Department
PO Box 459
Greeley CO 80632
Website:
Visit the Clerk and Recorder Self-Service website to order your certified copies online. Certified copies are mailed out the next business day.
