Apply for a Marriage License

You may request a marriage license via the Recorder of Deeds Marriage Department. You can fill out an online application beforehand or in person, but in either case couples must visit the Marriage Department together in person to obtain the license.

You may register a domestic partnership instead of obtaining a marriage license if you prefer.

Applicant Qualifications

1. You must be at least 18 years of age or have consent from a legal guardian.
2. If you are a divorcee, you must wait at least 30 days from the date of divorce finalization to apply.
3. Check that you meet the legal requirements for marriage.

Application Requirements

1. Ensure that both parties have a driver’s license, state ID or passport that has the full legal name.
2. Prepare to pay the $60.00 nonrefundable application fee by Visa/MasterCard or cash. No checks. This includes a $48.00 marriage license fee and a $12.00 certificate copy fee.

You can fill out the form online in advance or in person at the office, but couples must visit the Marriage Department together in person to obtain the license.

1. Use the Begin Online button below to fill out the marriage license application form, and bring a printout with you to the Marriage Department.
   
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   Visit the Marriage Department together and fill out the form in person. Ensure that your mailing address is filled out on the form.
2. Both applicants must visit the Marriage Department together, with their Driver’s License, State ID or Passport.

Hours are:

• 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday
• 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Friday
• 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Saturday

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$60.00 nonrefundable application fee payable by Visa/MasterCard or cash. No checks. This includes a $48.00 marriage license fee and a $12.00 certificate copy fee.

Your license will be issued during your visit to the Marriage Department.

• License must be used for a ceremony within 29 days after it is has been picked up.
• Ceremony must be performed in Missouri and officiated by a U.S. citizen who is a clergy in good standing with a Missouri congregation or judge of a court of record.
• Two witnesses to the ceremony must sign the license.
• Within 15 days after ceremony, clergy or judge must complete, sign and return license to Recorder of Deeds.

• The $12 certificate copy will be automatically mailed to you once the license is recorded.