MARRIAGE LICENSE


GENERAL INFORMATION

The license must be obtained at least 72 hours (3 days) prior to the ceremony and expires 30 days from the date and time of issuance.

FEES:

$27.50 in cash or money order.

Newlyweds should order a certified copy of their marriage license two weeks after the marriage to insure that the license has been returned and recorded. This certified copy will also be necessary for the bride to change her name on her social security and driver’s license. A certified copy is $5.00. A form to obtain a copy or copies by mail is available here on our web site.


MARRIAGE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• At least one party must appear in person and have all necessary documentation.

•Age--18 years of age.
If applicant is 16 or 17 years of age, written notarized consent of both parents’ is required. If younger than 16 years of age, written notarized consent of both parents’ and written permission from a Judge is required.

• State certified copy of birth certificate or birth card for both parties. If either party was born out-of-country, a translated notarized birth certificate along with a valid state ID card or driver’s license is required.

•If either party is divorced, presentation of the final divorce decree.

• If either party is widowed, presentation of death certificate.

•Social security numbers and current mailing addresses.

• A medical certificate is not required.

COVENANT MARRIAGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Same as above with the following exceptions:

•Both parties must appear and present a notarized Affidavit and Attestation and a Declaration of Intent.

(UPDATED 08/07/2003)