Washoe County Courthouse

People Coming and Going

I walked by a few times during my stay and was somewhat surprised by all of the activity around. The rest of the downtown business area was quiet but around the courthouse there were people coming an...

Famous courthouse for marriages

Washoe Courthouse is a classical building that was built back in 1912 and this is where many of the most famous marriages and divorces happen. Busiest in America!

Not a Tourist Atrraction

The big impressive building on Virginia Street. I walked past it and it was indeed bigger than just about everything around it. But not particularly beautiful, so tourists don't need to come here.

The Court House

I drove by a couple of times and admired the impressive architecture. One of the most notable buildings downtown way more pleasant than the usual casino architecture.

marriage license

Had an appointment to get a marriage license, which was so easy. The person who helped us was very nice and informative. She quickly completed our paperwork, handed us our license, then congratulated...