Obtain a Certified Copy of a Marriage Certificate in Arapahoe County

Don't let anyone ever tell you that a marriage certificate isn't important. The truth is that this piece of paper is highly important to the people to whom it pertains to.

This is a document that declares that two people are united in matrimony, and that is something that should be treasured by all people. That is why people would like to know how they can get their hands on their . If they can have this document in hand, then they can use it for a variety of official purposes, but they can also have it simply as a token of their love and dedication to one another. DoNotPay can help make it easier for people to get this very important document.

Who Can Receive A Marriage Certificate?

Not just anyone can stroll into a courthouse and demand a . Instead, some specific individuals may be permitted to receive this document. The list includes:

Either of the people listed on the marriage certificate.
An attorney representing one of the people's estates.
Any person or agency appointed by a court of law to act on behalf of one of the parties in the marriage.

This is a fairly limited number of people who are legally permitted to request and receive these records. This is because the documents are so special and so unique that it is necessary to only allow access to them to people who have the right to obtain such documents. Otherwise, it would become a free for all as far as who is allowed access.

How Much Does It Cost To Get Your Marriage Certificate?

When you first set out to become legally married, it is necessary to get a marriage certificate in order to make the marriage valid and within the state. That is why you need to concern yourself with the cost of such things. The cost of a marriage certificate in Arapahoe County at this time is $30. A few other things that you should know about these marriage certificates include:

They can only be issued to two consenting adults over the age of 18.
They can be issued to two people aged 16 or older with parental consent.
There is no waiting period to get a marriage certificate (some states require a waiting period).

At the end of the day, the document is merely a piece of paper that indicates that two people have entered into a marriage in the eyes of the law, but we all know that it means so much more than that to the people who receive this document. They care deeply for one another, and this piece of paper is just the latest indication of their love for one another.

What Documents Are Needed To Get A Marriage License?

, it is necessary for you to bring in a variety of documents that prove your identity and also make it possible for the state to recognize your marriage as valid. They require the following documents to be presented at the moment that the application is submitted:

Driver's license or valid government ID
Social Security number
Place of birth (city and state of both parties)
Parent's names and current addresses
$30 in cash for the application fee

Make sure you have all of those things with you and are ready to be used when you apply for your marriage certificate. The county will not issue one to you until you have met all of those requirements.

Arapahoe County offers a variety of services at many locations throughout the county.

Arapahoe County Clerk Contact Details and Information

County Clerk and Recorder	Joan Lopez
Recording Division	5334 S. Prince St. Littleton, CO 80120
Phone	303-795-4520
Fax	303-794-4625
TTY	711
Email	recording@arapahoegov.com
Hours	Monday to Friday	7 A.M.- 4 P.M.
	Saturday/Sunday/Holidays	Closed

What Can DoNotPay Do Assist With This?

DoNotPay can help you get that in your hands with zero frustration.

If you want to Order/Get a Marriage Certificate Copy in Arapahoe County but don't know where to start, DoNotPay has you covered in 7 easy steps:

Go to the Certificates of Marriage product on DoNotPay.
Select whether the certificate belongs to you or a relative/loved one. If it belongs to someone else, enter the details of both people on the certificate, and select/upload evidence that proves your relationship with them. If the certificate is yours, enter the details of your spouse.
Enter the city, state, and county where the marriage certificate was issued as well as the date it was issued.
Indicate what you will be using this certificate for, and choose whether you need an authorized or certified copy.
Enter your contact information and shipping address. Upload copies of your government-issued identification, such as a driver's license.
Choose whether you would like to electronically sign this form or not. Once we generate the form, verify that all of the information is correct.
If you need the document to be notarized, schedule a notarization appointment using our Notary product. Otherwise, proceed to our Mail Checks product and let DoNotPay mail-in your request form with a check on your behalf.