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Many people want to get a "common law marriage." Utah does not have common law marriage. Instead, you can ask the court to recognize your relationship as a marriage even though you never had a marriage ceremony.

Utah Code Annotated §78A-2-301;Filing Fees - Effective July 1, 2020 Type of Filing, Action, or ServiceSubsectionFeeGuardianship of an Adult Disabled ChildSubsection (1)(b)(vii)$35.00Motion to Renew Civil Judgment$2,000 or lessSubsection (1)(l)$45.00Greater than $2,000 and less than $10,000Subsection (1)(l)$100.0058 more rows

In general, the elements of a valid marriage are consent, license, solemnization, and authentication. A valid marriage under California law requires the consent of the parties to enter into a civil contract.

Despite much belief to the contrary, the length of time you live together does not by itself determine whether a common law marriage exists. No state law or court decision says seven years or ten years of cohabitation is all that is needed for a common law marriage. It's only one factor the court may consider.

Both parties must appear at the County Clerk's Office with proof of age, proper identification, and pay a license fee of $50 by check, cash, money order, debit or credit card. The license fee is non-refundable and includes one certified copy. Identification and proof of age is required of all persons.

Complete your marriage license application online, verify your identity online, and pay online by credit card or debit card. The license fee is non-refundable and includes one certified paper copy (mailed after the wedding) and digital certificates with blockchain certification.