How to get your marriage license for an elopement in Alaska
1 | GET THE MARRIAGE LICENSE APPLICATION FORM | Download the application provided by State of Alaska.
3 | COMPLETE + SUBMIT APPLICATION FORM | + fee to the nearest Alaska Vital Records Office or Alaskan Court Office. Find the nearest office here.
3 | PAY FEE | $60for in-person pick up. $73 to have your marriage certificate mailed to you
4 | NOTARIZE IF MAILING | Sign the form in front of a notary public or postmaster if you are applying from out of town before you travel.
5 | BRING ID | such as a driver's license or passport.
6 | PROCESSING TIME | Wait 3 days for processing.
7 | EXPIRATION | The license is valid for 90 days once issued.
8 | SIGN THE LICENSE | Your officiant, one witness, and you must sign the license.
9 | RETURNING THE LICENSE | The officiant or couple must mail or return the signed original to the Vital Records office within7 days of the wedding
The officiant or couple must mail or return the signed original to the Vital Records office within7 days of the wedding
State of Alaska website
for more information
How much does Alaskan marriage license cost?
$60.00 (if picked up in person)
$73.00 (for mailed-out licenses), payable by check or money order and must be submitted with the application.
