Idaho § 39-262 - Registration of marriage - Marriage certificates filed
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 39-262 — Registration of marriage - Marriage certificates filed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-262. Registration of marriage - Marriage certificates filed
Every person who performs a marriage ceremony shall prepare and sign a certificate of marriage in duplicate, one (1) of which shall be given to the parties and the other filed by said person within ten (10) days after the ceremony with the county recorder. Every county recorder shall forward to the state registrar on or before the 15th day of each calendar month the certificates of marriage which were filed with said recorder during the preceding calendar month. The form of certificate of marriage shall be prescribed by the board, in accordance with the provisions of sections 32-401 and 32-402 , Idaho Code. No certificate shall be deemed complete until every item of information required shall have been provided or its omission satisfactorily accounted for.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 39-262
What does Idaho Statutes § 39-262 cover?
Section 39-262 ("Registration of marriage - Marriage certificates filed") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 39-262?
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