COLORADO MARRIAGE LICENSE INFO

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Fees:
$10+, and the fees may vary from county to county in Colorado. Some counties require cash, so don't leave home without it!

Previous Marriages:
If you've been married previously, Colorado requires that you bring a certified copy of your divorce decree or a copy of your deceased spouse's death certificate.

Proxy Marriages:
Yes, but only if either the groom or bride cannot appear due to illness, is out of the state of Colorado, or incarcerated, he or she can obtain an absentee application. It must be notarized. Identification for the absent party must be provided by the other soon to be spouse when applying for the license.

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Cousin Marriages:
Yes.

Common Law Marriages:
Yes. The minimum age for common law marriages in the state of Colorado is the same as the ages required by the Colorado Uniform Marriage Act. In other words, if you are not both at least 18 years old, a common law marriage is not recognized. This applies no matter where the common law marriage was entered into. (C.R.S. 14-2-104 and 14-2-109.5)

Source: Rockymountainnews.com

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Same Sex Marriages:
No.

Under 18:
If you are 16 or 17, in Colorado you will need consent of both parents (or parent having legal custody), or guardian, or seek judicial approval. If you are under 16, a Judicial Court Order along with parental consent is necessary.

Officiants:
Couples themselves may solemnize their own marriage (C.R.S 14-2-109) in Colorado. They must apply for paper work from the County Courthouse in order to do this. However, friends or relatives can not solemnize their marriage. Out-of-state Clergy need not be registered in Colorado.

Miscellaneous:

License is valid in Colorado for 30 days.

Copy of Certificate of Marriage:

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment

4300 Cherry Creek Drive South

Denver, Colorado 80346-1530

Telephone: (303) 692-2234 (303) 692-2234

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