Get your certified Utah Marriage Certificate

The fee for a certified copy of a Utah marriage certificate varies by county and ordering method. When ordering through VitalRecordsOnline.com, processing fees apply in addition to the state or county fee. Contact your local vital records office or county clerk for the exact current fee schedule. Expedited processing and shipping options are available for an additional charge.

Yes, you can order a Utah marriage certificate online through VitalRecordsOnline.com. The online process allows you to submit your application, provide required information, and pay securely. Online orders are typically processed faster than mail-in requests. You will need to provide identifying information about both spouses and the date and location of the marriage.

In Utah, the individuals named on the marriage certificate, their immediate family members, legal representatives, and those with a direct and tangible interest may request a certified copy. Third-party requestors typically need to provide a notarized authorization letter from one of the parties named on the certificate, along with valid identification and a statement explaining the purpose of the request.

Utah marriage records are generally considered public records. However, access to certified copies may be limited to authorized individuals such as the parties named on the certificate, their family members, or those with a legitimate legal need. Informational or non-certified copies may be available for genealogical research and other purposes. Contact the Utah vital records office for specific access policies.

A marriage license is the document you obtain before your wedding that legally authorizes you to marry in Utah. 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 Utah 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.

If you lose your marriage certificate:

1. Submit an application for a certified replacement copy in person, 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 UDOH-OVRS.
2. 1. For in-person applications: Present the completed application and required documents to a county health department. The UDOH-OVRS does not accept walk-ins at its location.
   2. For applying by mail: Send your application, documents, and a check or money order for the replacement fee to the UDOH-OVRS at:
      Utah Department of Health,
      Office of Vital Records and Statistics,
      PO Box 141012,
      Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012
      
   3. For online submissions: Complete the application and upload your documents through the VRO website (payable by credit card online).
2. UDOH-OVRS will mail the certified copy(s) after processing.

The UDOH-OVRS provides resources for common scenarios when correcting or amending Utah marriage certificate. Any modifications to a marriage record must be submitted to the county clerk where the license was issued.

All amendments include either an affidavit or a court order. When you request an amendment, the record status changes from "registered" to "amended," and UDOH-OVRS adds an Amendment History to the original record. You must submit a certified copy of the court order and your request for court-ordered amendments.

Correcting or amending a marriage record usually will require the following:

• A completed, notarized amendment application; Affidavit to Amend a Record or Amendment of a Record by Court Order.
• Supporting documentation;
• Appropriate fee(s) vary by type of amendment request.

Apostilles can be requested from the Lt. Governor’s office or Vital Records Online (VRO). VRO offers reliable apostille services in all 50 states and is legally recognized by governments and organizations in over 100 countries.

An apostille is necessary to certify vital records for use in another country. The Lt. Governor’s office issues apostilles for vital records originally filed with the UDOH-OVRS.

To request by mail, you will need to provide the following information:

1. Completed Authentication Submittal Form
2. Certified marriage record certificate
3. The appropriate fee, which varies depending on the desired processing time:

• $20.00 (3-5 business days)
• $55.00 (1 business day)
• $95.00 (2 hours)

1. Checks/money orders payable to the “State of Utah.” (Card and cash are accepted; paying by cash is not advised for mail-in applications.)
2. A self-addressed envelope for return delivery

You can submit requests for marriage record apostilles to the Lt. Governor’s office at the following addresses:

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

For standard mail, use the following address: