Both parties must be 18 years of age. Proof of identification and age must be presented at time of application. A valid driver's license is sufficient. Those wishing to apply who are under 18 must have custodial parental consent given; Applicants may not be related through and including first cousins. Proof of social security number is required at the time of application. A social security card and other valid document will be accepted. Both parties must be present at the time the application is made. There is a three-day waiting period before the license can be issued. The applications may remain on file longer than three days, but the license must be picked up before the ceremony. The person performing the ceremony is required by law to have the marriage license at the cermeony. For example, an application may be made in May and picked up the next month for a June wedding. An application made on Monday may be picked up on Wednesday. A waiver of the three-day waiting period may only be granted by order of the Circuit or Associate Judge in the county application. The license is valid for thirty (30) days from the issue date in the State of Missouri. The license must be returned used or unused to the county of issuance.

No refunds on unused marriage license. If your license is not used and is lost or destroyed, the parties must return to or send a letter to the recorder's office with signature on it. A $46.00 cash payment is payable at the time license is issued. A plain copy of the marriage license is $3.00. A certified copy of the marriage license is $9.00.

For further information on:

Marriage License  -  660-385-2732
Waivers           -  660-385-4631
Civil Ceremonies  -  660-385-3531 or 660-385-3713

Notice: As of July 1, 2005 to renew your driver's license you will need a certified copy of your marriage license.