The following requirements for marriage in Reno were obtained directly from the Office of the Washoe County Clerk, who may be contacted at the County Courthouse, Virginia and Court Streets, PO Box 30083, Reno, NV 89520-3083. When you're ready for the ceremony, check out this list of Reno Wedding Chapels. A male and female person, at least 18 years of age, not nearer of kin than second cousin or cousins of the half blood, and not having a husband or wife living, may be joined in marriage.
Proof of age is required.
Blood tests are not required, and there is no waiting period. Persons signing as guardians must furnish a certified court order showing proof of legal guardianship to the satisfaction of the Clerk. Under the provisions of NRS 122.015, a person less than 16 years of age may marry if either parent or legal guardian files an action, pays all court fees as provided by law and presents a court order from the Second Judicial District Court, County of Washoe, State of Nevada, authorizing the Clerk to issue a license. In order to obtain a Marriage License and have a legal marriage, divorces must be final in the state where granted. The date of the final decree and the city and state where granted are required.