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Colorado Marriage License and Blood Test Requirements<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Susan Buckner, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n

Colorado<\/span> marriage license<\/span> requirements are governed by the Colorado<\/span> Uniform Marriage Act requiring applicants to be at least 18 years old<\/span>, provide valid photo identification, present their Social Security numbers<\/span>, and pay a $30 application fee. Colorado<\/span> does not require a blood test<\/span> before issuing a license.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

If you plan on getting married in Colorado<\/span>, there are a few things you must do to make it legal. Colorado<\/span> requires only basic documents and age verification, but participants must still follow state laws to obtain a marriage license<\/span>.<\/p>\n

In this article, we\u2019ll cover the requirements for a Colorado<\/span> marriage license<\/span>, types of marriage in Colorado<\/span>, and what you\u2019ll need to do once you have your marriage license<\/span>. If you have other questions about marriage in Colorado<\/span>, such as requirements for prenuptial agreements<\/a>, adoption of step-children<\/a>, or changing your name<\/a>, consider speaking with a local family law attorney<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Colorado<\/span> Marriage License<\/span> Requirements<\/h2>\n

Colorado<\/span> marriage laws are codified at COL. REV. STAT. \u00a714-2-101, et seq.<\/u><\/a>, the Colorado<\/span> Uniform Marriage Act. You can apply for a Colorado<\/span> marriage license<\/span> at any county clerk<\/span>‘s office<\/span><\/u><\/a>. The marriage license<\/span> application<\/span> must include:<\/p>\n