Alaska Department of Health - Health Analytics and Vital Records · Alaska state form
VS 351(a) Marriage License Application
Use this application to request an Alaska marriage license. Both parties complete their sections, provide required information, and submit the application with the fee.
- What this form is
- The VS 351(a) Marriage License Application collects information about both parties, including identity, contact details, birth information, and previous marriages. Each party must complete their section, and both must swear to the accuracy of their information and sign before a Licensing Officer or Notary. Submit the completed application with the stated fee before the marriage. The form describes identity documents and additional requirements for applicants under 18.
- Who needs it
- Couples seeking an Alaska marriage license must complete the application, with each party filling in their own section and meeting the listed requirements.
- Why it needs a notary
- Both parties must be sworn and sign before a Licensing Officer or Notary. The form says this must be in person; online notarization with a commissioned online notary is also an option.
- How to submit it
- Submit the completed application and fee to the office closest to the ceremony: a Vital Records Office in Juneau or Anchorage, an Alaska Court elsewhere, or by mail to either Vital Records Office.
Questions
Do both parties need to complete the Marriage License Application?
Yes. The instructions state that each party must complete their section. Both parties must provide the requested information and swear that it is true and correct.
Does the Marriage License Application need to be notarized?
Yes. Both parties must be sworn and sign before a Licensing Officer or Notary. The form specifies signing in person in the official’s presence; online notarization with a commissioned online notary is also an option.
Where do I submit the completed application?
Submit the application and fee to the office closest to where the ceremony occurs: a Vital Records Office in Juneau or Anchorage, an Alaska Court in other locations, or by mail to a Vital Records Office.