Illinois Marriage License Information, Laws, Requirements
In most circumstances you may apply for a marriage license at any IL county clerk office where you plan to be married. These offices are usually located in the county probate court or circuit court. This document outlines the procedures you must follow to obtain your license.
Cost of License
What is the cost of a marriage license?
The marriage license fee is $15.00 to $30.00, cash only. Accepted forms of payment are cash.
Residency Requirements
What are the residency requirements for Illinois?
None. You do not have to be a previous or current resident of Illinois to obtain a marriage license that is valid statewide.
Waiting Period
Is there a waiting period from the application date to the date the license is issued?
No, you will receive your license immediately.
Is there a waiting period from the date the license is issued to the date I am allowed to marry?
Yes, there is a mandatory 1 day waiting period.
Age Requirement
What is the minimum age a man or woman may marry?
You must be 18 years old or older to marry without parental consent. A birth certificate may be necessary to show proof of age.
What if one or both of us is younger than 18?
If either partner is under 18, parents or legal guardians must be present. If a parent can not be present, due to death, separation, divorce or other circumstances, proper evidence must be presented for verification. You will need a certified copy of your birth certificate. If you are under 16 you can not marry.
Blood Tests and Physical Exams
Are blood tests and physical exams required?
No blood test or physical exam is required.
License Expires
How long does a marriage license remain valid once it's been issued?
Your license will expire 60 days from the date it is issued.
Divorced and Widowed Applicants
What if one or both partners have been divorced or have had a spouse die?
If previously married, the date of divorce or date of spouse's death must be provided. If the divorce or spouse's death had taken place within the last 6 months, bring a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate. A copy of your divorce records or spouse's death certificate can be ordered online.
How Do I Legally Change My Name?
What's the process of legally changing my last name after marriage?
Following your wedding ceremony, you will receive a marriage certificate, which is a piece of paper proving that you are legally married. This certificate will serve as evidence of your marriage, which you'll need when you begin the process of notifying several goverment agencies about your name change, as well as any non-government institutions that you do business with (ie, banks, employers, credit cards, memberships, etc).
We have created a legal name change kit that you can use and complete before or after your marriage takes place. Completing all the necessary name change documentation prior to your wedding can be considerably convenient.
Miscellaneous Questions
Are proxy marriages legal?
No, marriage by proxy is not allowed.
Are cousin marriages legal?
Yes, cousin marriages are allowed. Cousins may marry as long as both are over the age of 50.
Are common law marriages legal?
No, common-law marriages are not allowed.
Are same sex marriages legal?
No, same-sex marriages are not allowed.
County Clerk Address and Phone Number List
Adams CountyVital Statistics
521 Vermont St
Quincy, IL 62306
217-277-2162
Map Alexander County Clerk
2000 Washington Ave
Cairo, IL 62914
618-734-7000
Map Bond County Clerk
203 W College Ave
Greenville, IL 62246
618-664-0449
Map Boone County Clerk
601 North Main St
Suite 202
Belvedere, IL 61008
815-544-3103
Map Brown County Clerk
200 W Court St, # 4
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
217-773-3421
Map Bureau County Clerk
700 S. Main St
P.O. Box 336
Princeton, IL 61356
815-875-2014
Map Calhoun County Clerk
102 County Road
Hardin, IL 62047
618-576-2351
Map Carroll County Clerk
P.O. Box 152
Mt. Carroll, IL 61053
815-244-0221
Map Cass County Clerk
100 E Springfield St
Cass County Courthouse
Virginia, IL 62691
217-452-7217
Map Champaign County Clerk
1776 E Washington St
Urbana, IL 61801
217-384-3720
Map Christian County Clerk
101 S Main St
Taylorville, IL 62568
217-824-4969
Map Clark County Clerk
Clark County Courthouse
501 Archer Ave, # 4
Marshall, IL 62441
217-826-8311
Map Clay County Clerk
Clay County Bldg Rm 106
Louisville, IL 62858
618-665-3626
Map Clinton County Clerk
891 Fairfax St
County Courthouse
Carlyle, IL 62231
618-594-2464
Map Coles County Recorder
7th & Monroe
Charleston, IL 61920
217-258-0501
Map Cook County Clerk
118 N Clark St, #434
Chicago, IL 60602
312-603-5656
Map Crawford County Clerk
1 Public Square
Robinson, IL 62454
618-546-1212
Map Cumberland County Clerk
P.O. Box 146
Toledo, IL 62468
217-849-2631
Map De Kalb County Clerk
110 East Sycamore St
Sycamore, IL 60178
815-895-7149
Map De Witt County Clerk
201 W Washington St
Clinton, IL 61727
217-935-2119
Map Douglas County Clerk
401 S Center St
Tuscola, IL 61953
217-253-2411
Map Du Page County Recorder
421 North County Farm Road
P.O. Box 936
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-682-7035
Map Edgar County Clerk
115 W Court St, # J
Paris, IL 61944
217-465-4151
Map Edwards County Clerk
50 E Main St
Albion, IL 62806
618-445-2115
Map Effingham County Clerk
101 N 4th St, # 201
Effingham, IL 62401
217-342-6535
Map Fayette County Clerk
221 S 7th St
Vandalia, IL 62471
618-283-5000
Map Ford County Recorder
200 W State St Room 101
Paxton, IL 60957
217-379-2721
Map Franklin County Recorder
202 W Main St
Benton, IL 62812
618-439-3403
Map Fulton County Clerk
100 N Main St
Lewistown, IL 61542
309-547-3041
Map Gallatin County Clerk
W Lincoln Blvd
Shawneetown, IL 62984
618-269-3025
Map Greene County Clerk
519 N Main St, # 6
Carrolton, IL 62016
217-942-5443
Map Grundy County Clerk
111 E Washington St
Morris, IL 60450
815-941-3222
Map Hamilton County Clerk
Hamilton County Courthouse
Mcleansboro, IL 62859
618-643-2721
Map Hancock County Clerk
P.O. Box 39
Carthage, IL 62321
217-357-3911
Map Hardin County Clerk
Main St
Elizabeth Town, IL 62931
618-287-2251
Map Henderson County Clerk
Corner 4th & Warren St
Oquawka, IL 61469
309-867-2911
Map Henry County Clerk
100 S Main St
Cambridge, IL 61238
309-937-2426
Map Iroquois County Clerk
1001 E Grant St
Watseka, IL 60970
815-432-6960
Map Jackson County Clerk
1001 Walnut St, # 1
Murphysboro, IL 62966
618-687-7360
Map Jasper County Clerk
100 W Jourdan St
Newton, IL 62448
618-783-3124
Map Jefferson County Clerk
100 S 10th St, # 105
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
618-244-8007
Map Jersey County Clerk
201 West Pearl St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
618-498-5571
Map Jo Daviess County Clerk
330 N Bench St, # 3
Galena, IL 61036
815-777-0161
Map Johnson County Clerk
400 Court Square
Vienna, IL 62995
618-658-3611
Map Kane County Clerk
719 S. Batavia Ave
Geneva, IL 60134
630-232-5996
Map Kankakee County Clerk
189 East Court St
Kankakee, IL 60901
815-937-2990
Map Kendall County Clerk
111 West Fox Rd
Yorkville, IL 60560
630-553-4104
Map Knox County Clerk
200 S Cherry St
Galesburg, IL 61401
309-345-3815
Map La Salle County Clerk
707 Etna Road
Ottawa, IL 61350
815-434-8202
Map Lake County Clerk
18 N County St Room 507
Waukegan, IL 60085
847-360-3610
Map Lawrence County Clerk
1100 State St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
618-943-2346
Map Lee County Clerk
112 E 2nd St
Dixon, IL 61021
815-288-3309
Map Livingston County Clerk
112 West Madison St
Pontiac, IL 61764
815-844-2006
Map Logan County Clerk
601 Broadway St, # 20
Lincoln, IL 62656
217-732-4148
Map Macon County Clerk
141 S Main St, # 104
Decatur, IL 62523
217-424-1305
Map Macoupin County Clerk
157 N Main St, # 109
Carlinville, IL 62026
618-692-7030
Map Madison County Clerk
P.O. Box 308
Edwardsville, IL 62025
618-692-7030
Map Marion County Clerk
100 E Main St, # 201
Main And Broadway
Salem, IL 62881
618-548-3400
Map Marshall County Clerk
122 North Prairie St
Lacon, IL 61540
309-246-6325
Map Mason County Recorder
125 N Plum St
Havana, IL 62644
309-543-6661
Map Massac County Clerk
1 Superman Sq., # 2a
Metropolis, IL 62960
618-524-5213
Map Mc Donough County Clerk
1 Court House
Macomb, IL 61455
309-833-2474
Map Mc Henry County Clerk
2200 N Seminary Ave
County Government.Center
Woodstock, IL 60098
815-334-4242
Map Mc Lean County Clerk
104 West Front, Room 708
Bloomington, IL 61701
309-888-5190
Map Menard County Recorder
P.O. Box 465
Petersburg, IL 62675
217-632-2415
Map Mercer County Clerk
100 SE 3rd St
Aledo, IL 61231
309-582-7021
Map Monroe County Recorder
100 S Main St, # 226
Waterloo, IL 62298
618-939-8681
Map Montgomery County Clerk
1 Courthouse Square
Hilsboro, IL 62049
217-532-9530
Map Morgan County Clerk
300 W State St
Jacksonville, IL 62651
217-243-8581
Map Moultrie County Clerk
10 S Main St
Sullivan, IL 61951
217-728-4389
Map Ogle County Recorder
Ogle County Courthouse
4th And 5th St
Oregon, IL 61061
815-732-3201
Map Peoria County
Recorder Of Deed
300 Main St
Peoria, IL 61602
309-672-6090
Map Perry County Clerk
P.O. Box 438
Pickneyville, IL 62274
618-357-5116
Map Piatt County Recorder
P.O. Box 558
101 W Washington
Monticello, IL 61856
217-762-9487
Map Pike County Recorder
Pike County Court House
Pittsfield, IL 62363
217-285-6812
Map Pope County Recorder
P.O. Box 216
Golconda, IL 62938
618-683-4466
Map Pulaski County Recorder
P.O. Box 218
Mound City, IL 62963
618-748-9360
Map Putnam County Recorder
P.O. Box 236
Hennepin, IL 61327
815-925-7129
Map Randolph County Clerk
#1 Taylor St
Chester, IL 62233
618-826-2510
Map Richland County Recorder
Richland County Courthouse
Olney, IL 62450
618-392-3111
Map Rock Island County Recorder
210 15th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
309-786-4451
Map Saline County Clerk
10 W Poplar St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
618-253-8197
Map Sangamon County Clerk
P.O. Box 669
200 S 9th St, # 101a
Springfield, IL 62705
217-753-6700
Map Schuyler County Clerk
102 S Congress St
Rushville, IL 62681
217-322-4734
Map Scott County Clerk
101 E Market St
Winchester, IL 62694
217-742-3178
Map Shelby County Clerk
301 E Main St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
217-774-4421
Map St Clair County Clerk
P.O. Box 543
10 Public Square
Belleville, IL 62222
618-277-6600
Map Stark County Clerk
130 W Main St
Toulon, IL 61483
309-286-5911
Map Stephenson County Clerk
15 North Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
815-235-8266
Map Tazewell County Clerk
11 S 4th St
Pekin, IL 61554
309-477-2264
Map Union County Clerk
311 W Market St
Jonesboro, IL 62952
618-833-5711
Map Vermilion County Clerk
6 North Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832
217-431-2615
Map Wabash County Clerk
P.O. Box 277
401 N Market St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
618-262-4561
Map Warren County Clerk
100 W Broadway
Monmouth, IL 61462
309-734-8592
Map Washington County Clerk
Courthouse
Nashville, IL 62263
618-327-8314
Map Wayne County Recorder
P.O. Box 187
Fairfield, IL 62837
618-842-5182
Map White County Recorder
P.O. Box 339
Carmi, IL 62821
618-382-7211
Map Whiteside County
Recorder
200 E Knox St
Morrison, IL 61270
815-772-5189
Map Will County Recorder
302 North Chicago
Joliet, IL 60431
815-740-4615
Map Williamson County Recorder
P.O. Box 1108
Marion, IL 62959
618-997-1301
Map Winnebago County Recorder
400 West State St
Recorder Of Deeds
Rockford, IL 61101
815-987-3050
Map Woodford County Recorder
P.O. Box 38
Eureka, IL 61530
309-467-2822
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