Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs, CO marriage license and courthouse wedding guide

Last updated: 2026 • Official Source ↗

Quick answer

Colorado Springs: For Colorado Springs, the listed marriage license fee is $30. There is no waiting period, and the license is valid for 35 Days. Use the official source before applying, because local offices can change fees, appointments, and ceremony rules.

License Fee

$30

Wait Time

no waiting period

Valid For

35 Days
Ranked #12 of 97 by lowest listed cost, below the $64 average
Same-day available — No waiting period required

Colorado Springs marriage license cost and wait time

Colorado Springs's listed marriage license fee is $30. There is no waiting period, and the legal document or notice path has a 35 Days planning window. Compared with the US city average of $64, Colorado Springs is $34 below average and ranks 12 of 97 for lowest listed cost.

Courthouse or city hall wedding in Colorado Springs

If you are searching for a courthouse wedding in Colorado Springs, start with the marriage license or required legal paperwork. Civil ceremony appointments, city hall options, officiants, and return rules are handled locally, so confirm ceremony availability with the official office before choosing a date.

Official details can change without much notice. Treat this as a planning guide and verify with the linked office before you apply.

How to get married in Colorado Springs, CO

Start by confirming eligibility, gathering the documents listed below, and applying through the official marriage license path. In Colorado Springs, CO, the listed fee is $30, there is no waiting period, and the document or notice path is valid for 35 Days.

Marriage license in Colorado

Colorado Springs, CO follows the marriage license rules for Colorado. The city guide below focuses on local office details, documents, timing, and ceremony planning, while the linked official source should be checked before you apply.

Colorado Springs planning questions covered

Use these topics to check the legal step, ceremony choice, timing, records and proof before a courthouse, city hall, or civil wedding appointment.

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Overview

The Archuleta County Clerk & Recorder's Office issues marriage licenses that are valid anywhere in Colorado. The license is issued immediately upon application and must be used within 35 days. Licenses must be returned to the Archuleta County Clerk & Recorder's Office for recording.

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Requirements

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Process

01

Apply in Person

Both applicants should appear in person at the Archuleta County Clerk & Recorder's Office located at 305 Village Dr, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147. If one party cannot attend, a notarized absentee affidavit and copy of their ID are required.

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Provide Information

Provide required information including Social Security numbers (or affidavit), place of birth, and parents' information.

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Pay the Fee

Pay the $30 fee in cash only.

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Record the License

After the ceremony, the completed marriage license must be returned to the Archuleta County Clerk and Recorder's Office at PO Box 2589, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147 within 63 days.

How Colorado Springs compares

CityLicense FeeWait Time
Colorado Springs$30no waiting period
Alexandria, VA$30no waiting period
Boise, ID$30no waiting period
Denver, CO$30no waiting period
Norfolk, VA$30no waiting period

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a marriage license in Colorado Springs?

The listed marriage license fee for Colorado Springs is $30. Fees can change, so verify the amount with the official office before applying.

How long does it take to get a marriage license in Colorado Springs?

Colorado Springs: There is no waiting period. If you are planning a civil or courthouse wedding, build that timing into your date planning.

Can you have a courthouse wedding in Colorado Springs?

Courthouse, city hall, or civil ceremony availability depends on the local office. The marriage license or required legal paperwork is the first step; use the official source to confirm ceremony appointments and local rules.

Is a blood test required?

No, blood tests are not required for either party.

What forms of ID are acceptable?

Current Colorado Driver’s License, Colorado Driver’s Permit, Colorado Identification Card, current or expired one year or less, valid out of state driver’s license, current US Passport, and valid foreign passport with I-94 are acceptable.

What if one party cannot be present to apply?

One party must appear with a completed, notarized absentee affidavit as well as a copy of approved identification for the absent party.