Marriage records in Bonneville County, Idaho can be accessed through several channels. BonnevilleCourt.us can help you find publicly available marriage record information for the county. You can also request records directly from the issuing authority — the Bonneville County Clerk, Auditor, and Recorder's office — or through the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Bureau of Vital Records. Records are available in person at the county office in Idaho Falls, by mail, or online through the state's vital records ordering system.
Bonneville County Marriage Records Search
In Idaho, marriage licenses are issued by the county recorder's office in the county where the couple applies. In Bonneville County, the Clerk, Auditor, and Recorder's office issues marriage licenses and records the returned certificates after the ceremony. The Bonneville County Clerk's office notes that it does not maintain birth or death records and directs requesters to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare for certified copies of marriage certificates.
The county's marriage records collection includes marriage licenses issued locally and marriage certificates filed after solemnization. For older or historical records, the Idaho State Historical Society may hold archived county records. The state Bureau of Vital Records maintains a statewide index of marriages recorded in Idaho since 1947.
Bonneville County Clerk, Auditor, and Recorder
Certified Marriage Record Copies and Fees in Bonneville County
Certified copies of Idaho marriage certificates are issued by the Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics. The county recorder's office can issue marriage license copies for licenses it originally issued. Fees are set by Idaho statute and agency policy.
| Service | Fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Certified copy of marriage certificate (state vital records) | $16.00 | Idaho Bureau of Vital Records |
| Additional certified copy (same order, state) | $16.00 each | Idaho Bureau of Vital Records |
| Online order processing via VitalChek | Additional service and shipping fees apply | VitalChek / Idaho DHW |
| Marriage license application (county) | Contact the Bonneville County Recorder for current fee | Bonneville County Clerk |
Processing times for mail-in requests to the state Bureau of Vital Records typically range from several weeks to several months depending on volume. Expedited processing may be available through VitalChek for an additional fee. Contact the Bonneville County Recorder's office directly to confirm current county-level fees for marriage license copies or applications.
Order Marriage Certificates Online or In Person in Bonneville County
There are three main ways to obtain a marriage certificate connected to Bonneville County:
Online
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare partners with VitalChek for online orders of certified marriage certificates. Visit the Idaho DHW Order a Record page to start an online request. You will need to provide:
- Full names of both spouses
- Date of marriage
- Place of marriage (county)
- Your relationship to the individuals on the record
- A valid photo ID
- Credit or debit card for payment
In Person
For a copy of a marriage license issued in Bonneville County, visit the Recorder's office on the second floor of the county building:
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. The Bonneville County website lists marriage licenses under its common requests, and the Recorder's office can assist with applications and copies of locally issued licenses.
By Mail
To request a certified marriage certificate by mail from the state, send your request to:
Include the following with your mail request:
- A completed application form (available from the Idaho DHW website)
- A photocopy of your valid government-issued photo ID
- A check or money order for $16.00 per copy, payable to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
- A self-addressed stamped envelope (optional but may speed delivery)
For copies of marriage licenses originally issued by Bonneville County rather than state-level certificates, contact the Clerk, Auditor, and Recorder at (208) 529-1350 to confirm what documentation and payment they require by mail. You can also use BonnevilleCourt.us to look up publicly available marriage record information before placing a formal request.