Getting legally married in Las Vegas from abroad — country rules & Nevada Apostilles
Nearly one in four Las Vegas weddings welcomes couples flying in from the UK, Canada, Germany, Australia, Mexico, and across Europe. In Clark County, two adults with valid passports can get a $102 marriage license in 10 minutes with zero embassy visits and zero waiting period.
How to get your Certified Marriage Certificate & Nevada Hague Apostille without overpaying
Many chapels mark up international paperwork packages to $299–$399. Below are the exact official Clark County Recorder ($20) and Nevada Secretary of State ($20 standard / +$75 24-hour expedite) government fees so you can order direct online—or request our free step-by-step country checklist by email.
United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales & NI)
Complete guide for UK couples getting legally married in Las Vegas: British recognition rules, $102 Clark County license, passport ID, name change, and Nevada Apostille.
Canada (Ontario, BC, Alberta, Quebec & All Provinces)
Everything Canadian couples need to marry legally in Las Vegas: Ontario/BC/Alberta/Quebec recognition, $102 Clark County license, name change & certified copies.
Germany (Deutschland — Heiraten in Las Vegas)
Step-by-step guide for German couples marrying in Las Vegas: $102 Clark County license, Certified Copy + Nevada Apostille, sworn German translation & Standesamt registration.
Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, ACT & NT)
Complete guide for Australian couples marrying in Las Vegas: Marriage Act 1961 recognition, skipping the 30-day NOIM wait, $102 license, BDM name change & Apostille.
Mexico (Casarse en Las Vegas — Registro Civil & Apostilla)
Guide for Mexican couples getting legally married in Las Vegas: Mexican passport rules, Spanish-speaking chapels, Nevada Apostille, perito traductor & Registro Civil inscription.
Europe, EU & Schengen (France, Italy, Ireland, Netherlands, Spain & Nordics)
Essential Las Vegas legal marriage & Nevada Hague Apostille guide for couples from Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Scandinavia.
Ireland (Republic of Ireland — Passport, Revenue & Civil Recognition)
Step-by-step guide for Irish couples marrying in Las Vegas: skipping Ireland’s 3-month HSE notice, $102 Clark County license, Passport Online & Apostille rules.
France (Se Marier à Las Vegas — Transcription Consulaire & Livret de Famille)
Complete guide for French citizens marrying in Las Vegas: mandatory pre-wedding CCAM & publication des bans (France Diplomatie), $102 license, Apostille & Los Angeles Consulate transcription.
Italy (Sposarsi a Las Vegas — Trascrizione Comune, AIRE & Apostille)
Guide for Italian couples marrying in Las Vegas: $102 Clark County license, Certified Copy + Nevada Apostille, Italian translation & Trascrizione at your Comune.
Netherlands (Trouwen in Las Vegas — BRP Gemeente & Apostille)
Complete guide for Dutch couples marrying in Las Vegas: $102 license, Certified Copy + Nevada Apostille, English acceptance at Dutch Gemeenten & Den Haag registration.
Spain (Casarse en Las Vegas — Registro Civil Central / Consular & Apostilla)
Step-by-step guide for Spanish citizens marrying in Las Vegas: $102 license, Capillas en Español, Nevada Apostille, Traductor Jurado & Registro Civil inscription.
Brazil (Casar em Las Vegas — Consulado, Apostila de Haia & Cartório)
Guide for Brazilian couples marrying in Las Vegas: $102 Clark County license, Nevada Hague Apostille, Tradução Juramentada & Traslado at your Brazilian 1º Ofício Cartório.
Japan (ラスベガス挙式・リーガルウェディング — 婚姻届と戸籍登録)
Complete guide for Japanese couples marrying in Las Vegas: $102 Clark County license, Certified Marriage Certificate, Japanese translation & 3-month Ward Office Kon’in Todoke.
New Zealand (Aotearoa — DIA Recognition, Passports & Name Change)
Everything Kiwis need to get legally married in Las Vegas: NZ Marriage Act recognition, $102 Clark County license, NZ Passport name updates & Certified Copies.
Do you need a Nevada Apostille or home-country registration?
| Country / Region | ID at 201 E. Clark Ave | Nevada Apostille Needed? | Register Marriage Back Home? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Valid UK Passports (ESTA ok) | Optional (HMPO/DVLA accept Certified Copy; smart backup) | No — UK GRO does not re-register overseas weddings |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | Valid Canadian Passports | Optional in most provinces (Certified Copy accepted) | No — Provinces recognize Certified Copy directly |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | German Reisepass (no Ehefähigkeitszeugnis!) | Mandatory + sworn German translation | Yes — Bürgeramt (Steuerklasse) & optional Standesamt |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | Valid Australian Passports (zero 30-day NOIM!) | Recommended for Passport/BDM surname updates | No — Recognised under Marriage Act 1961 Part VA |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Pasaporte Mexicano vigente | Mandatory + Perito Traductor translation | Yes — Inscripción de Acta Extranjera at Registro Civil |
| 🇪🇺 Europe / EU / Schengen | National Passports (bring full passport, not ID card) | Mandatory for Mairie / Comune / Gemeente / Registro | Yes — Municipal or consular civil registry transcription |
HD ceremony livestreaming & bilingual ministers
39 active Las Vegas chapels offer multi-camera HD livestream broadcasts (often replayable for 30–90 days across UK, European, and Australian time zones), and 104 chapels offer full Spanish or bilingual ceremonies.
Licensed officiants offering Rush Apostille & DHL courier
Don’t wait 6–8 weeks for international mail. These verified Clark County licensed officiants offer hand-walked Recorder filing + 24-hour expedited Nevada Apostilles shipped via tracked courier: