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Congratulations! If you've found yourself at this page it is likely that you are either planning to be married or have been asked to perform a wedding ceremony in Idaho. Ordained ministers of the Universal Life Church have successfully performed thousands of legal marriages in Idaho. The information provided below will walk you through the steps one must follow to become a minister and perform a valid wedding ceremony in the state of Idaho. Quick Facts
Regional Information For more specific information about performing a wedding in certain parts of Idaho, choose a location below. If your area isn't listed, don't worry - just continue scrolling to review the helpful general information on this page. 1 How to Become an Ordained Minister in IdahoIf you haven't already, you should get ordained online with the Universal Life Church. Ordination is free and can be completed in just a matter of minutes. Thousands of legally valid marriages are performed by ULC ministers around the world every year. Begin the process by clicking the big blue button below! 2 Officiating a Wedding in IdahoNext, you should contact the office of your local marriage authority (typically your county clerk). Let them know that you are a minister of the Universal Life Church in Seattle, and ask what they will require of you to officiate a legal marriage. Select your County Clerk Recorder to quickly generate the contact information for your local marriage authority. Select a county contact3 License to Marry in IdahoAfter you've contacted your marriage authority, you should visit our online store to purchase whatever documentation will be required. We typically advise ministers in Idaho to get an Ordination Package and to add a Letter of Good Standing to their order. While Minister registration is not technically required in Idaho you it has been reported to us by ULC Ministers in the state that they are often required to present proof of their ordination to the county clerk before the marriages they perform will be accepted as having been legally solemnized. Having this proof of your ordination will also provide peace-of-mind to any couple that you intend to marry. Additionally, please attempt to leave at least 3 weeks between the date of the wedding ceremony and your order, to ensure that you receive all of your materials in advance. 4 How to get Married in IdahoIdaho's Top Wedding SpotInside the log-hewn Sawtooth Valley Meditation Chapel, in Stanley Now that you've done all of the above, you are ready to perform the wedding! Be sure that the couple has picked up their Idaho marriage license from the appropriate office. This license is valid for 1 year, and there is no mandatory waiting period between when the couple receives the marriage license in Idaho and when the ceremony may be legally performed. Please be aware that the signed license must be returned to the issuing office within 30 days of the wedding ceremony. At the Universal Life Church we receive several calls from wedding officiants in Idaho, after they've received their license to marry by getting ordained online, asking for guidance on how to perform a wedding ceremony. Once the legal matters have been taken care of, officiating a wedding (while a sometimes-daunting task) can be a great deal of fun. We would suggest that new Idaho wedding ministers concerned about the ceremony peruse one of our helpful wedding guides. The minister training section of our website should offer a helpful refresher for more experienced ministers. 5 Guide to Planning an Idaho WeddingIdaho might be perfect for your wedding if you are hoping to have a stunning outdoor display of summertime freedom, or the solitude of a snowy winterscape. Between the dozens of barn venues, the forests, and the incredible weather, outdoor lovers will want for nothing in this beautiful state. However, this collection adoration for the outdoors can result in lots of traffic in major corridors on popular summer weekends, so you will need to make sure you are checking for traffic updates before traveling. With summer temps that can reach into the triple digits, and winter storms known to drop heavy snowfall, it is also a good idea to make sure you are reviewing the weather patterns of the area so you don't get caught in an outfit that's unsuitable for the conditions. Idaho Marriage CodeIdaho Marriage CodeMarriage in Idaho is governed by Title 32 of the Idaho statutes. Ministers who got ordained online with the Universal Life Church have successfully solemnized thousands of weddings in the state. Below, you will find that we have reproduced a relevant excerpt of this code.
Adams County201 Industrial Ave.Council, Idaho 83612 Phone: (208) 253-4561 Benewah County701 W College Ave.St. Maries, Idaho 83861 Phone: (208)
245-3212 Bingham County501 N. Maple, Room 107Blackfoot, Idaho 83221 Phone: (208) 782-3157 Boise County420 Main StreetIdaho City, Idaho 83631 Phone: (208) 392-4431 Bonneville County605 N. Capital, Room 204Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402 Phone: (208) 529-1350 ext 1350 Boundary County6452 Kootenai StBonners Ferry, Idaho 83805 Phone: (208) 267-2242 Camas County501 Soldier RoadFairfield, Idaho 83327 Phone: (208) 764-2242 Canyon County111 N. 11th Ave, Suite 330Caldwell, Idaho 83605 Phone: (208) 454-7337 Caribou CountyCaribou County Courthouse<br>159 South Main, Room 202Soda Springs, Idaho 83276 Phone: (208) 547-4324 Cassia County1459 Overland Ave, Suite 101Burley, Idaho 83318 Phone: (208) 878-5240 ext 226 Gem CountyGem County Courthouse, Room 202Emmett, Idaho Phone: (208) 365-4561 Idaho County320 West Main Street, Rm 5Grangeville, Idaho 83530 Phone: (208) 983-2751 Jerome County300 N Lincoln AveJerome, Idaho 83338 Phone: (208) 324-8811 Lemhi County206 Courthouse DriveSalmon, Idaho 83467 Phone: (208) 756-2815 Oneida County10 Court StreetMalad, Idaho 83252 Phone: (208) 766-4116 ext 100 Owyhee County20381 Marsing - Murphy Rd.Murphy, Idaho 83650 Phone: (208) 495-2421 Payette County1130 3rd. Ave. N.Payette, Idaho 83661 Phone: (208) 642-6000 Power County543 Bannock Ave.American Falls, Idaho 83211 Phone: (208) 226-7610 Shoshone County700 Bank Street, Suite 120Wallace, Idaho 83873 Phone: (208) 752-1264 Teton County150 Courthouse Drive - Room 208Driggs, Idaho Phone: (208) 354-8780 Valley County219 N. Main StCascade, Idaho 83611 Phone: (208) 382-7102 Who can legally perform a marriage in Idaho?In Idaho, a wedding officiant must be authorized under Idaho Code Section 32-303. Authorized individuals include: Justice of the Supreme Court (current and retired) Appeals Judge (current and retired)
What is required to get married in Idaho?To apply for a marriage license in Idaho, the couple needs to appear together at a County Recorder's Office. The couple must pay a filing fee of approximately $30, and fill out a marriage license application.
How do you get certified to marry someone in Idaho?Getting a Marriage License. To appear together at a County Recorder's Office.. Approximately $30 in cash. Many County Recorders do not take checks or cards. ... . A social security number for each applicant. ... . One of the following as proof of identity and age:. Do you have to be ordained in Idaho?Idaho Officiant Government Registration
We said it before but it bears repeating – In Idaho, wedding officiants are not required to register with any government office. The government in Idaho does not impose any officiant registration process whatsoever.
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