| BROOKE BARRENTINE | 541-404-1101 |
| CLAUDIA DOWTY | 541-279-0778 |
| SANDRA ECKE | 541-217-0316 |
| SHANNON ENGLAND | 541-961-5538 |
| GREG FODREA | 541-260-1109 |
| VANESSA GATHINGS | 541-435-8816 |
| KIMBERLY JONAS | 541-260-1343 |
| BRIAN KRAYNIK | 541-999-6575 |
| REV. KAREN LOWE | 541-290-2122 |
| RANELLE ALLEN MORRIS | 541-260-4370 |
| JENNY ROSE | 541-760-4576 |
| DAWNA ROWLETT | 541-217-9030 |
| ALISON FELTON | 541-290-1590 |
| REV. DARRELL WEILAND | 541-290-0139 |
| KENNETH W. WELLS | 541-290-3878 |
| ROBERT WHITSELL | 541-961-4044 |
| KATHLEEN MILLER - REEDSPORT | 541-271-2101 |
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| JUDGE ANDREW COMBS | EXT 70024 |
| JUDGE MATT MUENCHRATH | EXT 70023 |
| JUDGE BRETT PRUESS | EXT 70020 |
FAQs
Marriage License
Who can marry us?
Am I eligible to get a marriage license in Coos County?
You must meet these requirements to have a marriage license issued from Coos County:
- You are at least 17 years old. (If you are 17, please read the Consent Requirements below before you apply for your license.)
- Your ceremony will take place somewhere in the State of Oregon.
- You are getting married within 60 days.
- You are not currently married.
- You are not first cousins or any nearer of kin.
- Are mentally competent to consent to contract.
Consent Requirements for applicants under 18 years of age. Oregon Law prohibits the issuance of a marriage license to anyone under 18 years of age without written parental consent. Applicants who are 17 years old must get the written notarized consent of their parent or legal guardian.
Required documents that you must bring with you at the time of the application:
- A certified copy of your Birth Certificate (a photocopy is not acceptable)
- The consenting parent or guardian must be present with the parties at the time of the application and must bring a notarized Consent Form and provide proof of their relationship with the applicant. (Certified copy of birth certificate or certified copy of guardianship)
- The consenting parent or guardian must have current photo ID
Fees: $25.00 to process the consent form Per Coos County Board of Commissioners Order #20-03-012-L
How do I get a certified copy of my marriage license?
In person: We process requests immediately over the counter.
Mailing in the Certified Copy of Marriage License Order Form.
I need the waiting period waived. How do I do that?
The statutory 3 day waiting period may be waived under special circumstances. There is an additional fee of $25.00 cash for the waiver. Effective 4/1/2020 Per Coos County Board of Commissioners Order #20-03-012-L
I want to change my name. What are my options?
I want to change my name. What are my options?
As part of the marriage license application, each party must pick the name they will take after the marriage ceremony. However, the State of Oregon limits your name change options. If your desired name is not listed when applying, please ask the clerk for allowable name options.
Changing your name after marriage
I’ve taken my spouse’s name after our marriage. What do I do now? Where do I go?
Once the marriage ceremony has taken place and the license has been returned to our office, , you’ll need to take a certified copy of your marriage license to the DMV and Social Security to change your name.
Examples of agencies to change your name with and documents to update are:
- Driver’s License
- Social Security
- Military
- Bank
- Passport
- Credit Cards
- Insurance
- Employer
- Mortgage Company
- Immigration
- Landlord
- Vehicle Registration
Most of these examples require a certified copy, which we will mail you once your marriage license has been returned to our office. Additional copies may be purchased at any time. You can find the order form on our website.
There is a mistake on my marriage license, how do I fix it?
If you notice a mistake on your license before the ceremony, contact our office at 541-396-7600 so we can assist you in correcting the mistake.
If the license has already been received by our office, there may be a $25.00 (cash only) amendment fee charged to correct the information. Please contact us so we can assist you.
To avoid these errors, review and verify your information before submitting the marriage license application.
What about Witnesses?
You need two witnesses who are 18 years or older to make a ceremony valid in Oregon. Neither the minister or partners involved can act as a witness. Your officiant will print the names of the witness on the license. The witnesses will only sign the commemorative Marriage Certificate.
What happens after the ceremony?
What happens after the ceremony?
The officiant will complete the required information and sign the marriage license. Once complete, the officiant is responsible for returning the license to Coos County within five days of the ceremony. The marriage license packet will include an envelope for returning the license to us, which can be delivered to our office or returned by mail.
Instructions for Officiants
You must have received documentation of your ordination. We will not ask for the proof of your ordination. Also, you do not need to register your ordination with Coos County before the ceremony.
Two persons age 18 or older need to witness the solemnization of the marriage.
Following the marriage ceremony, complete the Ceremony section on the marriage license. You must fill in the following information:
- Date of marriage
- Location of marriage
- County of marriage
- Your signature
- Your title (minister, priest, etc.)
- Your name, personal address and phone number (PO BOX is acceptable.)
- The name of the organization that gave you the authority to perform marriages.
- The printed names of the witnesses.
You are responsible for returning the license within five days of the ceremony either by mail or in person.
A marriage license that is not completed will cause a delay in processing. The parties involved will not be able to get certified copies until the errors are corrected. We include Instructions for Officiants with the marriage license packet.
What if our officiant got ordained online?
What if our officiant got ordained online?
As long as the online ordination meets the requirements from the State of Oregon, it is just as official as a traditional religious ordination.
Ordination Requirements
To be considered a valid ordination, the State of Oregon requires:
- An organization must be active (i.e. conducting business or holding services).
If the organization has closed or does not have a physical address, then you must get another ordination. We cannot process a license that fails to meet either of these requirements.
I need an apostille seal on my marriage record. Where do I go?
The Oregon Secretary of State is responsible for providing apostille seals. They will not accept County-issued copies of marriage records. Instead, you must provide a copy from the State of Oregon Vital office. You can find additional information on their website:
