Get your certified Idaho Marriage Certificate

A marriage license is the document you obtain before your wedding that legally authorizes you to marry in Idaho. A marriage certificate is the official record proving your marriage took place. After your ceremony, the officiant signs the license and returns it to the appropriate office for filing. Once recorded, it becomes the official marriage certificate. You need the certificate for legal purposes like name changes, insurance benefits, tax filing, and immigration applications.

You can obtain a certified copy of a Idaho marriage certificate from the state vital records office, the county clerk or recorder where the marriage was filed, or online through VitalRecordsOnline.com. For older records, you may need to contact the county directly or the state archives. Processing times vary by method, with online and in-person requests typically being the fastest options.

A certified copy of an Idaho marriage certificate costs $16. Additional copies ordered at the same time are also $16 each. The certificate is issued by the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, though the original marriage license is filed with the county clerk where it was issued.

Yes, you can order an Idaho marriage certificate online through an approved service provider. You may also apply by mail or in person at the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics. County clerk offices where the marriage license was originally filed may also issue certified copies.

In Idaho, eligible requesters include either spouse named on the certificate, immediate family members, or a legal representative. If you need someone else to request the certificate on your behalf, they may use a notarized Power of Attorney (PoA) from an authorized applicant to obtain the record.

Idaho marriage certificate is generally considered public records. However, certain personal details may be restricted. You can request a certified copy from the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics or from the county clerk where the marriage license was originally issued.

Yes, you can obtain a marriage certificate if the license was issued in another state, but the marriage took place in Idaho. However, you must contact the out-of-state issuer for the permit, while the Idaho marriage certificate can be obtained from the DHW-BVR.

The Idaho DHW-BVR has compiled a list of frequent circumstances that require an amendment to a marriage certificate. The Idaho Department of Public Health provides a simple procedure for when an individual must correct or amend a marriage certificate. The forms required depend on the information that needs amending.

Generally, to correct or amend an Idaho record, you will need:

1. A completed amendment application: IDAHO VITAL RECORDS LEGAL ACTION REQUEST INFORMATION CERTIFICATE CHANGES AND DELAYED RECORD FILINGS
2. Supporting documentation: DHW-BVR requires a photocopy of an approved identification, front and back. They will mail you additional information and forms to make the changes requested for corrections.
3. Appropriate fee(s): There is a $20.00 fee for corrections made more than a year after the event. Pay by check or money order to Idaho Vital Records. Rush processing is available for $25.00. Write “RUSH” on the outside of the application envelope.

Supplemental changes become addendums to the original vital record; however, it is impossible to alter the original document.

If you lose your marriage certificate:

1. Submit an application for a certified replacement copy by mail or online through VRO. You will need to complete the application, gather the required identification and documents, and pay the fees determined by the DHW-BVR.
2. 1. For applying by mail: Send your application, documents, and a check or money order for the replacement fee to the DHW-BVR at:
      Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics,
      PO Box 83720
      Boise,
      ID 83720-0036
      
   2. For online submissions: Complete the application and upload your documents through the VRO website (payable by credit card online).
2. DHW-BVR will mail the certified copy(s) after processing.

An apostille is necessary when submitting vital records to foreign governments. It is issued for records originally filed with the Department of Health and Welfare, including birth, death, divorce, and marriage certificate.

In Idaho, you can obtain this certification online through VRO or the Idaho Secretary of State’s office. VRO provides services for all 50 U.S. states and is recognized by various governments and organizations, making it legally valid in over 100 countries. With professional support, VRO assists with birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates. The service costs $149, plus any applicable government fees, and can be completed online in just three steps.

1. Complete the Apostille Express online application.
2. Submit the required documents for approval.
3. Receive your apostille document.

Once your apostille document is ready, we will mail it to you via FedEx or DHL. Whether you live in the U.S. or abroad in another country, we use recognized shipping companies to deliver your documents anywhere in the world.

Simultaneous Order Request

You can order a new vital records certificate from the Bureau of Vital Records and request that they forward it to the Secretary of State for an additional $10.00 fee.

Special Handling Fee For Apostille: Before sending your certificate and completed apostille application to the Idaho Secretary of State, please visit healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/vitalrecords or call 208-334-5980 for instructions. Make your signed check or money order payable to Idaho Vital Records. All vital record fees may be combined into ONE check or money order. Overpayments of less than $10.00 will not be refunded unless a written request is submitted.

Alternatively, you can manually send your certificate to the Secretary of State’s Office.

If you are manually sending your certificates to the Secretary of State, you will need to submit the following documents:

1. Provide the certificate you need to be apostilled. The document must be a certified copy (such as a certified vital record copy) or an original document notarized by an Idaho Notary Public.
2. Include a payment of $10.00 per document you wish to have apostilled. Checks or money orders must be made payable to the “Secretary of State” (you can also provide credit card information).
3. A completed Apostille Request Form. You must specify the country for which you need the apostille.

You can submit requests for vital record apostilles to the DHW-BVR Secretary of State’s Office at the following addresses.

For express shipping (UPS, DHL, or Federal Express), submit the request to the physical address:

Secretary of State’s Office, Attn: Notary Department,450 N 4th Street, Boise, ID 83702

For standard mail, use the following address:

PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0080

You can reach the office at (208) 334-2301 or online at https://sos.idaho.gov/apostille/