Gilliam County Marriage License

Gilliam County issues marriage licenses through the County Clerk office in Condon, Oregon. This is one of the least populated counties in the state, located in north-central Oregon. Despite its small size, the Gilliam County Clerk follows the same marriage license rules as every other county in Oregon. Both applicants must visit the clerk office in person with valid photo ID. The fee is $50. Oregon law requires a three-day waiting period, and the marriage license remains valid for 60 days. The Gilliam County Clerk does not grant fee waivers for premarital education courses. This page covers everything you need to know about getting a marriage license in Gilliam County.

Gilliam County Clerk in Condon

The Gilliam County Clerk handles all marriage license requests in Condon. This is the only place in the county where you can apply. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Condon is a small town in the wheat country of north-central Oregon. It sits along Highway 19 between the Columbia River and the Blue Mountains. The Gilliam County Clerk office is in the county courthouse. Staff can help you with the marriage license application and answer questions about the process. Because the office is small, call ahead to confirm someone will be available to process your Gilliam County marriage license when you arrive.

The Gilliam County website has general information about county services and departments.

The Gilliam County site links to all county offices, including the clerk who handles marriage licenses.

How to Apply for a Gilliam County Marriage License

Both people must go to the Gilliam County Clerk office in Condon. You cannot apply by mail or online. Each person must bring valid photo ID. A driver's license, state ID, or passport works. If either person was married before, bring proof that the prior marriage ended. This means a certified divorce decree or a death certificate.

At the office, you fill out the marriage license application together. The clerk reviews your documents and confirms the information. Under ORS 106.041, both applicants must sign the form in front of the county clerk. The Gilliam County Clerk then issues the license and the three-day waiting period begins.

There is no residency requirement. You do not have to live in Gilliam County or Oregon. Anyone can apply here. The process is the same for all couples, regardless of where they come from.

Note: Call the Gilliam County Clerk before your trip to Condon so the office is prepared for your visit.

Marriage License Fee in Gilliam County

The fee for a Gilliam County marriage license is $50. You pay this when you apply at the clerk office in Condon. Ask the clerk about accepted payment methods before your visit.

The Gilliam County Clerk does not grant fee waivers for premarital education courses. While Oregon law under ORS 106.077 allows counties to reduce the fee, the Gilliam County Clerk does not offer this discount. The full $50 applies to all applicants.

However, completing a premarital course may still help you. The course can waive the three-day waiting period even in Gilliam County. Bring your certificate if you want to skip the wait. The fee stays at $50 either way.

Gilliam County Waiting Period

Oregon requires a three-day waiting period after the marriage license is issued. This rule is in ORS 106.077. The three days start the day after the Gilliam County Clerk grants the license. Weekends and holidays count toward the three days.

If you apply on a Monday, you can marry on Thursday. If you apply on a Friday, you can marry on Monday. Plan your ceremony date after the waiting period but before the 60-day expiration.

Couples with a premarital education certificate may have the wait waived. The course must be at least three hours and led by a qualified provider. Bring the certificate when you apply for your Gilliam County marriage license. Without it, you must wait the full three days.

The Gilliam County Clerk page has the latest on marriage license procedures and office hours.

Getting Married in Gilliam County

Once the waiting period passes, your Gilliam County marriage license works anywhere in Oregon. You can marry in Condon, along the John Day River, or at any other location in the state. The license does not limit where your ceremony takes place.

You need an officiant for the ceremony. Under ORS 106.120, clergy, judges, and some public officials may perform marriages. Oregon also allows online-ordained officiants. Two witnesses must attend and sign the license.

After the ceremony, the officiant must return the signed marriage license to the Gilliam County Clerk within 10 days. This is required by ORS 106.150. Once the clerk receives the signed license, the marriage is recorded and becomes a public record in Gilliam County.

After Your Gilliam County Marriage

The Gilliam County Clerk files the signed license and creates the official marriage record. You can then request certified copies from the clerk office. Certified copies of your Gilliam County marriage license are proof of your marriage for legal purposes.

Common reasons to get certified copies:

• Changing your name with Social Security
• Updating your driver's license
• Adding a spouse to insurance
• Updating bank accounts
• Filing joint tax returns

The Oregon Center for Health Statistics also keeps statewide marriage records from 1906 onward. You can order copies online through VitalChek or by mail. The state fee is $25 per certified copy. This is a good option if you need copies after you leave the Gilliam County area.

Note: Order more than one certified copy of your Gilliam County marriage license so you have extras for multiple agencies.

Gilliam County Marriage License Requirements

Oregon law sets the same eligibility rules for every county. Both people must be at least 18 years old. A person aged 17 may apply with a court order. There is no blood test required. There is no residency rule. You can get a Gilliam County marriage license even if you live out of state.

Under ORS 106.041, both applicants must appear before the clerk in person. Same-sex and opposite-sex couples follow the same steps in Gilliam County. Oregon has issued marriage licenses to all couples since 2014.

The marriage license expires 60 days after it is issued. If the ceremony does not happen within that time, the license is void. You would need to reapply and pay the $50 fee again at the Gilliam County Clerk office.

For the full text of Oregon marriage law, see ORS Chapter 106. The ACLU of Oregon also has a helpful guide for obtaining a marriage license in any Oregon county.