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Getting Married in Clackamas County, Oregon

Your marriage license guide — plus quick, legal, stress-free ceremonies in Beaverton or at your own private location.

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The Good News Most Couples Miss

Your Clackamas County license works anywhere in Oregon.

An Oregon marriage license is valid statewide for 60 days — it’s not tied to the county that issued it. So whether you’re in Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Happy Valley, West Linn, or Canby, you can apply in Oregon City (or any county that’s convenient) and say “I do” with us in Beaverton, or at your own home with our Simply Eloped package.

And at $60, a Clackamas County license is currently $25 cheaper than Washington County’s — same license, valid everywhere in Oregon.

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Step One: The License

How to Get a Clackamas County Marriage License

  • Where: County Clerk’s Recording Division, 1710 Red Soils Court, Oregon City, OR 97045. Clackamas works by appointment: fill out the online marriage application first, then schedule your visit — both of you must appear together.
  • Fee: $60, payable by cash, certified check, or money order. Fees can change — confirm on the county’s marriage license page.
  • The 3-day wait: your license becomes effective three days after you apply. In a hurry? Clackamas County will waive the wait for an additional $15.
  • Valid for 60 days from the effective date, anywhere in the State of Oregon.
  • You’ll need: valid photo ID, your birthplaces and parents’ details, and the date any prior marriage ended. Both of you must be 18 or older.
  • Two witnesses are required at the ceremony — bring your own at no cost, or add ours for $25 each.
  • Certified copies: $7.75 for the first, $4 for each additional — order one when you apply so it’s mailed automatically after your license is recorded.
  • After the ceremony: the signed license goes back to the county within five business days. We handle that for you — priority mailing is included in every package.

Step Two: The Ceremony

Three Simple Ways to Say “I Do”

Just the Two of Us

The legal signing only — private, fast, and done in about five minutes.

$125Starting at
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The Minute Chapel

A short, styled elopement in our decorated Beaverton space, with photos.

$175Starting at
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Simply Eloped

A sweet mini ceremony at your home or private location, up to 20 guests.

$250Flat rate
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All packages include the legal pronouncement and priority mailing of your license. Serving Lake Oswego, Milwaukie, Oregon City, Happy Valley, West Linn, Wilsonville, Canby, and all of Clackamas County — Simply Eloped comes to your private location.

Why Clackamas County Couples Choose Us

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Clackamas County FAQ

Questions Couples Ask Us

  • How much does a marriage license cost in Clackamas County?
    A Clackamas County marriage license costs $60, payable by cash, certified check, or money order. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount on the county’s marriage license page.
  • Where do I get a marriage license in Clackamas County?
    At the County Clerk’s Recording Division, 1710 Red Soils Court, Oregon City, OR 97045. Clackamas County asks you to fill out the online application first, then schedule an appointment — and both of you must appear together to complete the process.
  • Can we skip the three-day waiting period in Clackamas County?
    Yes — Clackamas County will waive the standard three-day waiting period for an additional $15. Otherwise, your license becomes effective three days after you apply. We’re happy to help you time your booking around it.
  • Can we use a Clackamas County license anywhere in Oregon?
    Yes. An Oregon marriage license is valid in every Oregon county for 60 days from its effective date. Apply in Oregon City, get married with us in Beaverton or at your own private location — completely legal.
  • Do we need witnesses to get married in Clackamas County?
    Oregon law requires two witnesses at every marriage ceremony. Bring your own at no cost, or we can provide witnesses for $25 per person — even if it’s just the two of you.
  • Who returns the signed license after the ceremony?
    We do. Your officiant must return the signed license to the issuing county within five business days — we handle that for you with priority mailing, included in every package.
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License in hand? You could be married this week.

Pick a time online, bring your license, and we’ll take care of everything else.

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