State of Illinois
Marriage License Requirements

Illinois 750 ILCS 5. CS 5, Part II Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act

Marriage License Fee: $15 – $75, varying by county

Marriage Law Requirements for Illinois Marriage Licenses:

• Legal age to marry in Illinois is 18.

• Both applicants must appear at the County Clerk’s Office to obtain a Marriage License.

• Both applicants must present proper proof of age identification, in the form of either a birth certificate or a valid driver’s license or state I.D.

• If applicant was previously married, the date the marriage ended (month, day, year), the County and State the divorce or death is recorded in and how the marriage ended (death, divorce, etc.)

• The marriage license fee in Illinois varies by county and is required at the time of application. Please call ahead to verify whether or not you need cash.

• Couples getting married in Illinois must obtain a marriage license from the County Clerk’s office.

• Marriage licenses are valid for 60 days beginning one day after the date issued.

Often no appointment is necessary, but call ahead to be sure.

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Marriage Law Requirements for Illinois Marriage Licenses:

Adams	Alexander
Bond	Boone
Brown	Bureau
Calhoun	Carroll
Cass	Champaign
Christian	Clark
Clay	Clinton
Coles	Cook
Crawford	Cumberland
Dekalb	Dewitt
Douglas	Dupage
Edgar	Edwards
Effingham	Fayette
Ford	Franklin
Fulton	Gallatin
Greene	Grundy
Hamilton	Hancock
Hardin	Henderson
Henry	Iroquois
Jackson	Jasper
Jefferson	Jersey
Jo Daviess	Johnson
Kane	Kankakee
Kendall	Knox
Lake	Lasalle
Lawrence	Lee
Livingston
Logan	Macon
Macoupin	Madison
Marion	Marshall
Mason	Massac
Mcdonough	Mchenry
Mclean	Menard
Mercer	Monroe
Montgomery	Morgan
Moultrie	Ogle
Peoria	Perry
Piatt	Pike
Pope	Pulaski
Putnam	Randolph
Richland	Rockisland
St. Clair	Saline
Sangamon	Schuyler
Scott	Shelby
Stark	Stephenson
Tazewell	Union
Vermilion	Wabash
Warren	Washington
Wayne	White
Whiteside	Will
Williamson	Winnebago
Woodford

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Marriage Application Requirement Illinois: ✔ Get Copy Of Birth Certificate

To complete the application for a marriage license, a couple must:

• Both applicants must be present to obtain a license and be 18 years of age.

• Both applicants must fill out and sign a marriage license application.

• Both applicants must present valid identification with proof of age.

• Bring your fee in cash (only)

• Applicants who have divorced within the last six weeks must provide a certified copy of their divorce decree upon applying for a marriage license.

• Applicants who were widowed within the last 6 weeks must provide a certified copy of the death certificate.

• License is valid for sixty (60) days only in the county in which it was issued.

It is important that you verify all information with your local County Clerk’s office before making a trip to purchase your marriage license.

Marriage ID Requirement Illinois:

• State drivers license

• State issued identification

• U.S. passport or foreign passport (Must be readable, must have issue and expiration dates.)

• U.S. Armed Forces identification card

• Matricula Consular

• Permanent Resident Card

Marriage Waiting Period Requirement Illinois:

llinois has a twenty-four (24) hour waiting period to get married.

Marriage Residency Requirement Illinois:

You do not have to be a resident of Illinois.

Previous Marriages: ✔ Search Marriage | Divorce Records

• Applicants who have divorced within the last six weeks must provide a certified copy of their divorce decree upon applying for a marriage license.

• Applicants who were widowed within the last 6 weeks must provide a certified copy of the death certificate.

Marriage License Fees Illinois:

It will cost you $30.00+ to get married in Illinois. Some Illinois counties charge $50.00+. The cost of receiving a marriage license varies from county to county and some Illinois counties will only accept cash. Please call ahead to verify whether or not you need cash.

Proxy Marriages Illinois:

No.

Cousin Marriages Illinois:

Yes, first cousins may marry if they are older than the age of 50.

Common Law Marriages Illinois:

No.

Marriage Blood Test Illinois:

No. Illinois does not require blood tests.

Name Change Illinois:

Getting a marriage license with your new name on it does not mean your name has automatically changed. If you need to change your last name, you can use an online marriage name change kit.

Marriage Age Requirements Illinois: ✔ Get Copy Of Birth Certificate

Minors under age 18 but over age 16 may be married with the consent of parents. Both parents must appear at the time the license is issued and sign an affidavit consenting to marriage.

Marriage Officiants Illinois:

Any ordained minister or religious leader may solemnize your marriage ceremony.

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Marriage Witnesses Illinois:

Witnesses are not required by Illinois law.

Expiration Date of Marriage License Illinois:

Illinois marriage license is valid for sixty (60) days only in the county in which it was issued.

Copy of Certificate of Marriage License

Illinois Dept. of Public Health
Division of Vital Records
605 W. Jefferson St.
Springfield, IL 62702-5097
Ph: 217.782.6553
Fx: 217.523.2648

Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice. For more information regarding Illinois marriage records please visit www.idph.state.il.us.