How to Officiate a Wedding in Ada County, Idaho

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Ada County follows Idaho state marriage law — no waiting period, no registration required, and your FSM ordination is all you need to officiate. This page covers the local details: where to get the marriage license, what it costs, and what to know about doing it here.

Getting the Marriage License

The couple needs to get their marriage license before the wedding. Here’s where to go in Ada County:

Ada County Clerk
200 W Front St., Room 1207
(208) 334-5980 · adacounty.id.gov

Fee $30.00
Hours 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Online application Yes
Both parties present? Yes
ID required Valid government-issued photo ID

Quick Reference

These details come from Idaho state law — see the full Idaho wedding guide for more.

Can an FSM minister sign the license? Yes
Registration required? None
Waiting period None
License valid for 1 year
Witnesses needed Discrepancy — AMM says none; ULC says officiant counts as witness; web says not required
Return deadline Within 30 days
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