The marriage official who performs the ceremony has ten days to submit the marriage certificate to this office for recording. Normally a certified copy of the certificate would be available one day after the certificate has been received from the official.
To clarify, a marriage license permits a couple to get married while a marriage certificate serves as proof that a marriage has taken place. For a copy of the marriage license or license application, please contact the Washoe County Clerk's Office at 775-784-7287, or visit the clerk's website.
First, you'll need to gather your documents. What documents do you need to get married in Las Vegas? Only one! You'll only need to bring a valid ID with you to the Marriage License Bureau. A driver's license, passport, birth certificate, or military ID all work equally well.
Assuming you have all the required documents, the license is issued immediately. In order to have a legal marriage, a ceremony must be performed in the State of Nevada within one year from the date of issuance of the marriage license.
If you were divorced, had an annulment, or are widowed and do not know the exact date, enter a date that is closest to your recollection. You do not need a copy of the divorce decree unless it grants you the ability to use a name that is different from what is on your current valid government issued photo ID.
Normally a certified copy of the certificate would be available one day after the certificate has been received from the official. All copies are folded and sent standard mail by the U.S. Post Office. Please allow up to 3 weeks to receive your order.
Important Note: Form I-130 Processing Time All marriage green card applications begin with filing Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative). The average processing time for Form I-130 is around 12 months.
You must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative unless they can be considered a derivative beneficiary. See the form instructions for more information. If you submit a petition for your spouse, you must also submit Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary.
If you are a U.S. citizen you have two ways to bring your foreign spouse (husband or wife) to the United States to live. They are: Immigrant visa for a Spouse of a U.S. Citizen (IR1 or CR1) - An immigrant Petition for Alien Relative, Form I-130 is required.
- The processing time for U.S. citizens filing Form I-130 for a spouse beneficiary ranges from 13-54.5 months. - The processing time for legal permanent residents filing Form I-130 for a spouse beneficiary ranges from 32-67.5 months.