Douglas County Oregon Marriage License

Douglas County provides marriage licenses at two locations in southern Oregon. The main office is in Roseburg, the county seat. A second office operates in Reedsport on the coast. Both offices can issue a Douglas County marriage license. An online application is also available to speed up your visit. The fee is $50, and couples who take a premarital course may save $10. Oregon law requires a three-day waiting period before you can use the license. It remains valid for 60 days. Both applicants must appear in person at one of the Douglas County clerk locations with photo ID.

Douglas County Clerk Locations

Douglas County is one of the largest counties in Oregon by area. To serve residents across this wide region, the county operates two clerk offices. The main office is in Roseburg. The branch office is in Reedsport, closer to the coast. Both can issue a Douglas County marriage license.

The Roseburg office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It accepts cash, certified checks, money orders, and card payments for the marriage license fee. This is the larger of the two offices and handles most of the county's marriage license volume.

The Reedsport office keeps different hours. It is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM and again from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This office only accepts money orders for marriage license fees. No cash, checks, or cards are taken at the Reedsport location.

Visit the Douglas County website or the clerk page for full contact details and directions to each office.

The Douglas County homepage links to all clerk services, including marriage license information.

Note: If you plan to visit the Reedsport office, bring a money order since no other payment methods are accepted for a Douglas County marriage license.

Douglas County Online Application

Douglas County offers an online marriage license application. You can fill out the form from home before your visit. This saves time at the clerk window. Enter your personal details, contact info, and other required fields. The form guides you through each step.

Completing the online application does not replace the in-person visit. Both applicants still need to go to the Roseburg or Reedsport office. Staff will pull up your form, verify your ID, and collect the fee. Under ORS 106.041, you must sign the application in front of the county clerk.

The online application portal makes it easy to start your Douglas County marriage license from any device.

How to Get a Marriage License in Douglas County

Both people must visit a Douglas County Clerk office together. Bring valid photo ID such as a driver's license, state ID, or passport. Each person needs their own ID. If either person was married before, bring proof that the prior marriage has ended. A certified divorce decree or death certificate is required.

At the office, you will complete and sign the marriage license application. If you used the online form, the clerk verifies the details you entered. If you did not use the online form, you fill out the paperwork at the counter. The clerk checks your documents and collects the $50 fee.

You do not have to live in Douglas County or Oregon. There is no residency rule. Anyone can apply for a marriage license here. Many couples visiting the Umpqua Valley or the Oregon coast choose to get their Douglas County marriage license before their ceremony.

The Douglas County Clerk page has the latest information on what to bring and how to apply.

Douglas County Marriage License Fee

A Douglas County marriage license costs $50. This fee is due when you apply at the clerk office. The Roseburg office takes cash, certified checks, money orders, and cards. The Reedsport office accepts money orders only.

Couples who complete a premarital education course may reduce the fee by $10. The course must be at least three hours and cover communication and conflict resolution. Under ORS 106.077, the provider must be qualified. Bring your completion certificate to the clerk office in Douglas County.

The premarital course also waives the three-day waiting period. This means you can use the Douglas County marriage license right away after it is issued. Many couples find this option saves both time and money.

Waiting Period for Douglas County

Oregon law requires a three-day waiting period after a marriage license is issued. This applies in Douglas County and all other Oregon counties. The three days start the day after the clerk grants the license. Weekends and holidays count.

If you apply on a Tuesday, you may marry on Friday. Plan your ceremony date so it falls after the wait and before the 60-day expiration. The Douglas County Clerk can help you figure out the dates.

Taking a premarital education course waives the wait. Under ORS 106.077, bring your course certificate to the clerk. This lets you use the Douglas County marriage license on the same day it is issued.

Marriage Ceremonies in Douglas County

Your Douglas County marriage license is valid anywhere in Oregon. You can marry in Roseburg, Reedsport, or any other place in the state. Douglas County has many scenic spots for weddings. The Umpqua River, wildlife safari, and covered bridges draw couples from all over.

An officiant must perform the ceremony. Under ORS 106.120, clergy, judges, and some public officials may officiate. Friends or family can get ordained for the occasion. Two witnesses must be present and sign the license after the ceremony.

The officiant returns the signed license to the Douglas County Clerk within 10 days. This is required by ORS 106.150. Once filed, the marriage becomes part of the public record in Douglas County.

Note: Make sure your officiant sends the signed license back to the correct Douglas County Clerk office on time.

After Your Douglas County Marriage

Once the signed license is on file, the Douglas County Clerk creates the official marriage record. You can request certified copies from either the Roseburg or Reedsport office. These copies serve as legal proof of your marriage for name changes and other updates.

You can also order copies from the Oregon Center for Health Statistics. The state keeps marriage records from 1906 to the present. Order online through VitalChek or by mail. The state fee is $25 per certified copy.

Common reasons to get a certified copy of your Douglas County marriage license:

• Name change with Social Security
• Driver's license update at the Oregon DMV
• Adding a spouse to health insurance
• Updating financial accounts
• Filing joint tax returns

Douglas County Marriage License Rules

Oregon sets the eligibility rules for marriage licenses statewide. Both people must be at least 18. A 17-year-old may apply with a court order. There is no blood test and no residency requirement. You do not have to live in Douglas County to apply here.

Under ORS 106.041, both applicants must appear in person before the county clerk. Same-sex and opposite-sex couples follow the same process. The Douglas County marriage license expires after 60 days. If it lapses, you must reapply and pay again.

The full text of Oregon's marriage statutes is in ORS Chapter 106. The ACLU of Oregon also provides a county-by-county guide to the process.