County Marriage Records

Question by Dude: What questions are asked when you apply for a marriage license in Cook County, IL?
Just want to know what to be prepared for.

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Answer by *Sunshine*
Hope this answers your question:

Applying For A Marriage License
Before getting married in Chicago or suburban Cook County, couples must obtain a marriage license from the Cook County Clerk’s office.

Eligibility
Under Illinois law, only eligible persons can marry. Both the bride and groom must:

be 18 years of age or older

be of opposite sex

not be blood relatives

Individuals who reside out of state may not apply for a marriage license in Illinois if such a marriage would not be legal in their home state.

Exceptions
Under state law, first cousins older than 50 years of age may marry.

Under state law, applicants who are 16 and 17 years old may obtain a marriage license with parental consent.

Both parents or legal guardians must:

appear in person

provide sworn consent of the marriage at that time

provide valid identification

If a court-appointed legal guardian is providing consent, a certified copy of the appointment is required.

Applicants who are 16 or 17 must present the following:

a certified copy of their birth certificate

a second form of identification showing their date of birth

Applying
Couples must appear together at one of the Cook County Clerk’s six locations. They must:

Fill out and sign a marriage license application.

Present valid identification with proof of age.

Effective June 2, 2008, the marriage license fee will increase by $ 5 to $ 35 (cash only).

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

Timelines and restrictions
Marriage licenses are:

issued while you wait

effective the following calendar day after they are issued

valid for 60 days

effective only in Chicago and suburban Cook County

After the marriage ceremony occurs
The individual(s) performing the ceremony must complete the bottom portion of the marriage license and mail or deliver it to the Clerk’s office.

You may obtain a copy of your marriage certificate upon request.

For more information
Call: (312) 603-7790

E-mail: vitalrecords@cookcountygov.com

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Question by Shannon: Is a South Carolina marriage license valid in any county in S.C or just the county you obtain it in?
I am gettin married at Myrtle Beach in July but i want to get my marriage license before i go down there. Was just wondering the license will still be vaild if i dont obtain it in Horry County, and file for one in another county.

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Answer by mesquitemachine
it’s good throughout the ENTIRE united states.

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Question by janetmerten@sbcglobal.net: How do I get a copy of my marriage license if I was married in San Diego County, CA?
Do I have to appear in person in that county in order to obtain it.

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Answer by 1chunx4u
you have to go to the county’s office. Or you can call them, get a hold of them throught the internet.

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Question by Daisie H: la salle and cook county illinois marriage licenses?
what form of identification do you need? must you provide your own birth certificate or will a state id/driver’s license work?

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Answer by Todd
Show proof of age and identification. Acceptable documents are: driver’s license, state id card, passport, military id card, Illinois Department of Public Aid card.

If you do not have any of these, two of the following will be accepted: certified copy of your birth certificate, baptismal record with birth date, foreign passport, naturalization papers, US resident alien card, life insurance policy in effect for one year with your birth date, all consulate id cards. Affidavits not accepted.

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Clerk David Orr married Jeremy Nichols and Diana Basner on Tuesday, making them the first couple in Cook County to receive a marriage license in 2012.
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