Utah Online Premarital Course
Complete your state-required 6-hour course online, skip the courthouse visit, and save $20 on your digital marriage license fee.
Instant MED Code Delivery Available in: Standard • Faith-Friendly • Inclusive • Español
The Course That Pays For Itself
Utah law financially rewards couples who complete premarital education. By taking our 6-hour approved course, the $20 state surcharge for applying online is completely waived at checkout.
Without Course
Base Fee + $20
You pay the standard county fee PLUS the $20 state-mandated digital application surcharge.
With Our Course
- Online Surcharge Waived: -$20.00
- Course Cost: +$18.97
- Total Cash Saved: $1.03
Plus you never have to step foot in a courthouse.
Get Your Utah MED Code in 3 Simple Steps
Take the 6-hour Course
Enroll for $18.97. The course is self-paced and 100% online. You must spend a minimum of 6 hours reviewing the material to satisfy Utah state law.
Get Your MED Code
Immediately upon completion, our system generates your official, state-recognized Marriage Education Discount (MED) code to use during checkout.
Apply 100% Online
Use the Utah County or Tooele County digital portal to apply for your license from anywhere in the state. Enter your MED code to instantly waive the $20 fee.
Tailored to Your Unique Relationship
We believe premarital counseling isn’t one-size-fits-all. Choose from four distinct, fully-approved course tracks designed to match your specific values and dynamics.
Standard
Our traditional, secular evidence-based curriculum. Focuses on core communication skills, financial planning, and modern conflict resolution.
Select StandardFaith-Friendly
Integrates Christian principles and biblical foundations alongside clinical relationship tools. Perfect for couples seeking a faith-based approach.
Select Faith-FriendlyInclusive
A modern, affirming curriculum specifically designed for LGBTQ+ couples, addressing unique relationship dynamics and community support.
Select InclusiveEspañol
Nuestro curso completo traducido al español. Cumple con todos los requisitos del estado de Utah para generar su código MED.
Inscribirse (Español)
Meet Kristen Franzen
Kristen Franzen is a highly experienced licensed psychotherapist (LMHC MH22317, NCC License #1727660) and an Ordained Minister with the Universal Life Church. Under Utah law, an “official representative of a religious institution” is legally authorized to administer your premarital education course.
With a passion for helping couples build resilient, lifelong marriages, Kristen designed this 6-hour curriculum to go beyond just satisfying state requirements. As an authorized MED portal provider, she ensures your completion seamlessly translates into instant checkout savings.
Valid for All Utah Residents via the Digital Portal
Under Utah Code § 17-16-21, the $20 premarital course discount specifically waives the state’s online application surcharge. Because of this, the discount is processed through Utah County and Tooele County—the counties operating the state-mandated digital portals.
- The Best Part: You don’t need to live in those counties. A marriage license from *any* Utah clerk is valid for a ceremony anywhere in the state.
- The Workaround: Couples from all 29 Utah counties use our MED code to apply 100% online through those digital portals, bypassing their local courthouse entirely.
Utah Marriage License FAQs
Is there a waiting period to get married in Utah?
No. Utah has no waiting period. You can apply for your marriage license through the online portal and get married on the exact same day it is issued. However, your marriage license is only valid for 32 days, so make sure your ceremony takes place within that window!
How long does the premarital course take?
Utah law strictly requires a minimum of 6 hours of premarital education. Our online course is self-paced, meaning you can log in and out over several days, but you must accumulate 6 hours of coursework before your MED code unlocks.
Do I have to go to the courthouse in person to get the discount?
No! In fact, the $20 discount is specifically designed for Utah’s digital marriage license portals. You will apply 100% online through either the Utah County or Tooele County systems, regardless of where you live in the state. At checkout, you simply enter the MED code we provide you to instantly waive the state fee.
Where do we go to get our marriage license?
You don’t have to go anywhere. Because a marriage license issued by any county in Utah is valid for a ceremony anywhere in the state, couples statewide use the Utah County digital portal to apply online from their living room, upload their photo IDs, and use their MED code.
Are all four course variations accepted by the state?
Yes! Whether you choose the Standard, Faith-Friendly, Inclusive, or Spanish track, your 6-hour curriculum is fully compliant with Utah Code § 30-1-34 and automatically generates your valid MED code.
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