Applications are issued 8:30-11:30 & 12:30-3:30 Monday-Friday

• Both parties must be present
• Both parties must have a valid photo I.D. (Driver’s license, Passport, etc.)
• If previously married, the party must know the month & year that the previous marriage ended.
• The fee is $51.00 (must be EXACT CASH only)

Note: You will leave with a marriage license that is good for 30 days, so apply for the license based on the planned wedding date.

For your convenience, we have provided a printable PDF for you to complete before coming into the office.  Both parties must complete a separate form, so you must print it twice.  This will make the process quicker and will assure you that you have all of the information necessary to apply for your marriage license. (this form can only be used at the Clinton County, Missouri recorder’s office)

Age

Effective August 28, 2018, Senate Bill 655 became law, which prohibits marriage licenses from being issued if either party is under 16 years of age. Additionally, the legislation bars the marriage of individuals 21 or older to anyone under the age of 18. Parental consent is still required for individuals under minors to marry. If the parents of a minor are divorced, the custodial parent must present the divorce decree showing proof of custody for the minor and a valid government-issued photo ID.

Recording of the Marriage License

• After the ceremony, you will have 15 days to return the completed marriage license to the Recorder of Deeds office for recording
• The marriage is not legal until it is recorded
• They can be brought into the office in person or mailed
• We will record the marriage license and return the original to you by mail

Note:

You may want to consider purchasing a certified copy of the recorded marriage license to have on hand for mailings, such as applying for a passport, changing your name on your driver’s license and social security card, etc. The fee for each certified copy is $9.00.