Marriage License Information

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For weddings on the Safari Rose or The Tahoe couples must bring a California marriage license with them. If you are California residents you may obtain a license at your own county administration offices or here at Lake Tahoe once you arrive.

For weddings on the Woodwind II you may bring either a California or Nevada license. See information below for both states.

California

For ceremonies taking place in California, the Captain or a minister will be needed to perform the wedding ceremony and sign your marriage license. This applies to all sites located within California, including Emerald Bay.

A California marriage license may be obtained at the El Dorado Clerk-Recorder's Office:

Address 3368 Lake Tahoe Blvd., Suite 108, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Phone 530 573 3409
Hours 8:00 am to 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
Application Fee $60.00 (Cash, Check or Travelers Check)
Identification Valid Driver's License, Passport, or State Identification Card
Waiting Period None
Blood Test None
Expiration Date 90 days
Age Requirements 18 years of age or older
California Confidential Record of Marriage $53.00 (for couples who have been living together, valid only in the issuing county, requires no witnesses, is not a matter of public record, only the bride or groom can obtain a certified copy).
Additional Information If the bride or groom has been divorced within the last 90 days, a Final Decree of Divorce must be presented in order to obtain the license.

Nevada

In the state of Nevada, a minister will be needed to perform the wedding ceremony and sign your marriage license. A Nevada marriage license can be obtained seven days a week at the Douglas County Lake Tahoe Administration Building:

Address 175 U.S. Highway 50 (2nd floor), Stateline, Nevada 89449
Phone 775 586 7270 during business hours or 775 782 9015 after business hours (24-hour info line)Hours 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM Monday through Saturday, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Sundays and holidays.
(Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day)
Application Fee $55.00 payable in cash, by cashier's check, money order, Visa or MasterCard. Personal checks are not accepted. Brides, you may want to consider how many certified copies will be necessary to document your marriage and possible name changes to various agencies. Certified copies are $10 each. Planning ahead will save you time!
Identification Valid Driver's License, Certified Copy of Birth Certificate, Passport, or Military ID
Waiting Period None
Blood Test None
Expiration Date One Year
Age Requirements 18 years of age or older (proof of age required)