Idaho vital records · Marriage Records

Idaho Marriage Records

How to get a certified Idaho marriage certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues marriage records — or order online and skip the visit.

$16.00
Marriage Certificate fee
2–4 weeks
Processing time
1
Offices issuing
1
Counties

How to get an Idaho marriage certificate

  1. 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Idaho office.
  2. 2In person. Visit one of the 1 county offices that issue marriage records; most print certified copies while you wait.
  3. 3By mail. Send the application form ↗, a copy of your ID and the $16.00 fee to Idaho Department of Health & Welfare - Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, PO Box 83720Boise, ID 83720-0036.

Idaho marriage certificate fees, processing & requirements

Fee
$16
Additional copy
$16
Rush fee
$10
Processing time
2-4 weeks
Rush processing
1-2 weeks
Public after
50 years

Who can request

  • Attorneys
  • Children
  • Grandchildren
  • Grandparents
  • Interested Parties (personal or property rights legal need)
  • Legal Guardian
  • Legal Representative
  • Other Person by Court Order
  • Parents
  • Person on Record
  • Physician
  • Siblings
  • Spouse

Required information

  • Bride Name
  • Date of Marriage
  • Groom Name
  • Mailing Address
  • Phone Number
  • Place of Marriage
  • Purpose for the Certificate
  • Your Name
  • Your Relationship to the Person of Record
  • Your Signature

Accepted ID

  • Driver's License
  • Passport
  • Prison ID
  • State ID
  • Tribal ID
  • Weapon Permit

Secondary ID

  • College ID
  • Court Documents with Current Address
  • Court Order
  • Driver's Permit
  • Fishing License
  • Hunting License
  • Passport Card
  • Pay Stub
  • Social Security Card
  • Traffic Ticket
  • Vehicle Registration
  • Work ID

Notarization: Notarized signature if Primary ID is not available

Idaho Department of Health & Welfare - Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics (DHW-BVR)

Address
There is no public counter, the only address that The Bureau of Vital Records & Health Statistics provides on their website is the mailing address (which I’ve listed in that column), but google maps lists their physical address as: 450 W State St #1, Boise, ID 83702, USA
Mailing
Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics PO Box 83720Boise, ID 83720-0036
Phone
(208) 334-5980
Hours
No public counter

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Where to get a marriage certificate in Idaho: county offices

1 offices in 1 Idaho counties are confirmed to issue marriage records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $16.00.

OfficeFee
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
720 Westgate Drive, Boise · Health Departments
$16.00

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Idaho marriage certificate FAQs

How much does an Idaho marriage certificate cost?

A certified Idaho marriage certificate costs $16.00 ($16), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $16.

How long does it take to get a marriage certificate in Idaho?

Standard processing is 2-4 weeks. Expedited service: 1-2 weeks ($10). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.

Where do I get a marriage certificate in Idaho?

1 Idaho offices across 1 counties issue marriage records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (Idaho Department of Health & Welfare - Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics), or order online.

Who can request an Idaho marriage certificate?

Idaho issues certified copies to: Attorneys, Children, Grandchildren, Grandparents, Interested Parties (personal or property rights legal need), Legal Guardian, Legal Representative, Other Person by Court Order, Parents, Person on Record, Physician, Siblings, Spouse. Records become public after 50 years.

What ID do I need for an Idaho marriage certificate?

Accepted primary ID: Driver's License, Passport, Prison ID, State ID, Tribal ID, Weapon Permit. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: College ID, Court Documents with Current Address, Court Order, Driver's Permit, Fishing License, Hunting License, Passport Card, Pay Stub, Social Security Card, Traffic Ticket, Vehicle Registration, Work ID.

Can I order an Idaho marriage certificate online?

Yes. Prepare and submit your Idaho marriage certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.

Public records: Idaho Public Records Act. Fees and processing times are set by Idaho and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.