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 jean m: I need Dec.2,1941 marriage license from Shiawassee, County for James Gearld Patterson and Rena Jean?
Marriage license for James Gearld Patterson and Rena Jean
Wolfin, December 2, 1941 from Shiawassee, County. Michigan

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Answer by taz4x4512
Go to the county recorders office.

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Question by ib6ub9ne14aj: requirements to obtain a marriage license in riverside county, ca when groom is presently incarcerated.?
The written laws seem to require that both the bride and groom to be are present when applying for the marriage license, yet this can not be accomplished when the groom is an inmate with the county.

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Answer by trouble
then that is a great law and you should get a clue and move on with your life. You can do bad by your self so why the hell do you need a criminal to help you self destruct. Grow up and get some ambition and pride about your self. No one can tell you who to love, but I think you need to set your standards a little higher, like some one a little more accomplished, as in working class upstanding citizen.

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Question by lpuck: can you get married the same day you get your marriage license in walton county georgia?

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Answer by Moose Lovin
what are the chances that anyone will actually know the answer to this question?

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Question by dani: can you find marriage license free online for etowah county alabama?
My son ran off and said he got married but he won’t show me anything. he married an 18 year old and he is 24 but no one new for a week or 2 and he says he’s married but then not.

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Answer by K.B.
In the state of Alabama if both parties claim they are married they are legally married. There is no license required. Sorry to tell you this. Perhaps you should consider liking your daughter in law. That would be the easiest way.

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