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Application for a Marriage LicenseA license issued in San Juan County is valid throughout the State of Utah. Contacts:Norman L. Johnson, San Juan County Clerk/Auditor Amber Young, Office Manager Mailing Address: Where to Apply Where to ApplySan Juan County Clerk/Auditor Hours: Marriage license applications are accepted weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. How to ApplyBoth parties must appear at the County Clerk's office, complete an application form and pay a fee of $50.00 (non-refundable). Current picture identification which includes a birth date is required. When to ApplyUpon completion a marriage license becomes effective immediately and is valid for 30 days. If the marriage license is not used within 30 days, the document must be returned to the Clerk/Auditor's office and a new license must be purchased. Minors ages 16-17Minors must obtain consent from a parent or legal guardian. Parents or legal guardians must give sworn consent in person at the time of application. If the parents of the minor are divorced, the parent, who has physical custody of the minor the majority of the time must sign. If the minor is not in the custody of a parent, the legal guardian shall provide the consent and provide proof of guardianship by court order. Minors age 15A Petition for Authorization to Marry and Court Order form must be obtained from the Clerk/Auditor's office and taken to a juvenile court judge. The Minor must be interviewed by the juvenile court judge to determine if the
Minor is willingly entering into the marriage. Minors age 14As of May 3rd, 1999 minors 14 years and younger may not obtain a marriage license. First CousinsFirst Cousins ages 55 or older may marry if evidence is presented to the district court in the county where they reside and either person is incapable of reproduction. First cousins 65 years of age and older may marry. Persons Who may Perform MarriagesMarriages may be legally performed within the State of Utah by (not a complete list):
Certified Copies of Marriage LicensesAs of August 1, 2005, after a Marriage License has been returned to our office, two certified copies will be mailed to you. The fees for additional copies are as follows: 1 Regular Copy $2.00 A certified copy is a legal document. It is stamped and sealed as if it were the original document. Certified copies may be required to change names through the Social Security Administration or Drivers License. Insurance companies may also require a certified copy. A copy can be purchased in person or by mailing a request with a check or money order for the correct amount to the address listed below: San Juan County - Clerk/Auditor A mailed request should include the following information:
San Juan has on file all marriage licenses purchased in San Juan County from 1888 to the present. If you are not certain that a license was purchased in San Juan County, you may call the Clerk/Auditor's office at 435-587-3223. Name ChangesFor information on changing your name through the Social Security Administration, please call 1-800-772-1213. The Social Security Office is located in Durango, Colorado at 701 Camino Del Rio. For Information on changing your name through the Drivers License Division in Blanding call 1-435-678-1465. The Drivers License Division is located at 151 East 500 North, Blanding, Utah. |
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