Valley County Marriage License Records
Marriage licenses in Valley County are issued by the Valley County Clerk/Recorder office. The official Valley County marriage-license page says the County Clerk/Recorder can issue a license the same day of application. Couples getting married in Idaho may obtain a license from any Idaho county, but the license must be used for a ceremony in Idaho. Valley County requires both parties to appear together in person and fill out the marriage affidavit at the same time.
The Valley County license rules are practical and specific. Blood tests are not required. There is no waiting period, so parties may marry the same day after the license is issued. The county page also says the license has no expiration date, but if it is not returned within a year, the couple should contact Vital Statistics at 334-5980. The Clerk's Office does not perform ceremonies. A judge, clergy member, or other authorized official must conduct the ceremony.
Valley County Clerk, Auditor, Recorder
PO Box 1350
Cascade, ID 83611
(208) 382-7100 option 2
Recording desk: (208) 382-7100
Apply for Valley County Marriage License
The marriage application may start online through the county self-service portal, but the county still requires both parties to appear in person to complete the rest of the process. Plan to bring proof of identity and age, and use cash or check for the license fee. Receiving the license does not mean the couple is married. The ceremony must still be performed by an authorized person and the completed license returned for recording.
- Start the application online if desired, or begin at the Clerk/Recorder counter.
- Both parties appear together in person to complete the marriage affidavit.
- Bring proof of identity and age, such as a birth certificate, driver's license, passport, or state ID.
- Pay the Valley County license fee by cash or check.
- Have an authorized official perform the ceremony in Idaho.
- Return the completed license so the marriage can be recorded and the certified copy mailed.
Valley County Marriage Application Fields
The county research identifies the main form and proof requirements rather than a long online field list. Treat the self-service portal as a starting point and the in-person affidavit as the controlling application step. Minor applicants have added proof and consent rules under the county's marriage-license instructions.
| Field or Requirement | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counties self-service portal application | Web application | Optional start | Online start is allowed, but both parties must still appear in person. |
| Marriage affidavit | In-person form | Yes | Both parties complete it at the same time. |
| Proof of identity and age | Document | Yes | Birth certificate or certified copy, driver's license, passport, or state ID. |
| Minor consent affidavit | Affidavit | Conditional | Required for applicants ages 16-17 with parent or legal guardian. |
| Guardianship appointment | Certified copy | Conditional | Required when a legal guardian gives consent for a minor applicant. |
| Court order | Court document | Conditional | Required for applicants under 16. |
Valley County Marriage and Divorce Fees
Valley County publishes marriage-license and recorder copy fees on its recording-fee page. The marriage-license fee includes the application, recording fees, and one certified copy. Additional certified marriage-license copies have their own fee. Divorce decrees and divorce case documents are court records, but the local sources reviewed did not publish a separate court-certified document fee schedule for divorce files.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage license application, recording fees, and one certified copy | $30.00 | Cash or check only per the marriage-license page. |
| Each additional certified copy of marriage license | $2.00 | Published on the Valley County recording-fee page. |
| Copies per page | $1.00 | Recorder copy fee. |
| Certification of copy per document | $1.00 | Recorder certification fee. |
| Certified divorce decree copy | Confirm with court clerk | Court-certified copy fee was not separately published in the local research. |
Search Valley County Marriage Records
Marriage records are tied to the Clerk/Recorder side of county government, not the divorce court file. The Valley County Clerk, Auditor, Recorder page describes the office's role in helping the public locate county records and handling marriage licenses. The recorder also has a Tyler-hosted Self Service Web portal for recorded-document index searches. Its disclaimer says the index is a guide to documents, similar to a library card catalog, and advises users to search all possible spelling variations of names and other criteria.
Use the official county marriage-license page for current application rules, the Clerk/Recorder for certified marriage copies, and the recorded-document self-service portal when searching indexed county records. If a search involves a very old marriage, keep Valley County's history in mind. The county was created in 1917 from parts of Boise County and Idaho County, so older records can depend on date, place, and predecessor county.
The official Idaho driver license record page is not a marriage-record source, but it is relevant after a marriage when a certified copy is used for name-change steps with agencies such as DMV.
That distinction matters because a marriage certificate proves the event, while a driver record is a separate state identity and license-history file.
Find Valley County Divorce Records
Divorce records are court records. Search public case information through the Idaho iCourt Portal, then request divorce decrees, certified documents, pleadings, or audio from the Valley County Court Clerk using the Request of Judicial Records form. The local form includes Divorce w/Children and Divorce w/o Children as case-type options. It also lists Child Support/Custody for related domestic matters.
A divorce request should identify the case number, case name, specific documents requested, delivery method, and contact information. If audio is requested, list the hearing dates. Sealed records and audio requests require photo ID, and sealed cases require a reason for the request or relationship to the case. Divorce files involving children, protected personal data, or sealed materials may be redacted or held for court review.
| Divorce Request Field | What to Provide | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Case number | Known court case number from iCourt or prior papers. | Required on the judicial-record request form. |
| Case name | Names of the parties in the divorce case. | Helps the clerk match the correct file. |
| Case type | Divorce with children or divorce without children. | Separates family case types and likely access limits. |
| Specific documents | Decree, pleadings, certified documents, or hearing audio dates. | The clerk needs exact document or hearing information. |
| Reason or relation | Relationship to the case when sealed material is requested. | Required for sealed cases. |
| Photo ID | Uploaded ID for sealed records or audio. | Required by the Valley County form for those requests. |
File and Search Divorce Cases
The Idaho Court Assistance Office is the starting point for approved forms and self-help information in divorce, custody, child support, paternity, and related family matters. In Valley County, Court Assistance has local office hours on the second Tuesday of each month or by appointment, with phone and video consultations on other business days. Filing and access still run through the proper Idaho court and the Valley County Court Clerk's Office.
- Use Idaho Court Assistance Office forms for divorce and related family matters.
- File through the required Idaho court channel or local court clerk process.
- Search iCourt by case number or party name for public case status.
- Request decrees, pleadings, certified copies, or audio from the Valley County Court Clerk.
- Expect ID, relation, redaction, or court review when the case includes children or sealed material.
Federal court images assigned to this record set help show the boundary between state family cases and federal systems. The U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Idaho homepage is not the Valley County divorce clerk.
Use federal court resources only when a separate federal case exists; Valley County divorce decrees are state court records.
Access Rules for Valley County Divorce Records
Public access to marriage and divorce records depends on the record type. Marriage-license records and certified marriage copies route through the Clerk/Recorder. Divorce case information routes through iCourt when public, while decrees and documents route through the Court Clerk. Idaho Code 74-102 creates the general right to examine and copy public records unless an exemption applies, but court records also follow Idaho Court Administrative Rule 32 and court-file exemptions.
The District of Idaho ECF/PACER page shows the federal electronic filing system used for federal cases, which is separate from Valley County divorce records and Idaho state court family files.
That separation keeps state divorce decrees with the Idaho court system while federal filings remain in PACER and CM/ECF.
Access note: Adoption, termination, juvenile, sealed materials, protected information, and audio requests may require ID, relation to the case, redaction, or court approval.