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Forever Love Ministries
Reverend Larry H. Steele
419 1/2 Avenue North
Great Falls, MT  59401
Telephone: 406-231-8683
foreverloveministries@yahoo.com
Rev_Larry_H_Steele@yahoo.com

Oregon Marriage Laws

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ID Requirement: Driver's License or certified copy of a birth certificate or passport and his or her Social Security number.

Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Oregon.

If Divorced: A license can be issued one day after the final date of a divorce. The final divorce date is required on the marriage license application.

Application Requirement: Both parties to a marriage should appear in person to obtain the license.

Waiting Period: 3 days. There is a 3 day waiting period from the day the license is issued until it can be used.

Fees: $60.00 - Cash Only.

Blood Tests: No test

Under 18: Anyone not yet 17 years of age cannot be legally married in the State of Oregon. A 17 year-old can be married if they have the parent's or guardian's consent. Parent and guardian consent forms are available from the County Recording Office.

� If you are 17 and have resided within Washington County for at least six months, and no parent or guardian resides in the State of Oregon, you may be married if you have an affidavit signed by someone other than the bride or groom stating these facts. Affidavit forms are available from the County Recording Office.

Proxy Marriages: No.

Common Law Marriages: No.

Cousin Marriages: No.

Officiants: Ministers of any church organized, carrying on its work, and having congregations in this state may perform marriages in this state if authorized by their church to do so. Before performing marriages, ministers must file their credentials with the county clerk of the county in which they reside or in which the marriage is to be performed. Ministers must give the bride and groom a marriage certificate upon request. Also, the minister must send a marriage certificate to the county clerk who issued the marriage license within one month after the marriage.

Valid: License is valid for 60 days. The license can only be used within the State of Oregon.