Apply For A Decatur Marriage License
We are planning to get married in Decatur, Illinois. What will we need to go to get a marriage license?
When you are ready to apply for a marriage license in Decatur, you will need to go to the Macon County Clerk’s office. The Macon County Clerk’s office is located at 141 S. Main Street in Room 104 in Decatur, Illinois. You can go to the office anytime from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. When you go to the office you will need to submit a marriage license application, present I.D. and pay the marriage license fee before you will be issued your marriage license. You can find out more about getting your marriage license on the Macon County Clerk’s office website: Decatur Marriage License.
What requirements will we need to fulfill to get a marriage license in Decatur, Illinois?
To get a marriage license in Macon County, you must both be single and at least 18 years old. You must be members of the opposite sex and you must not be close blood relatives. In Macon County, minors need parental consent to apply for a marriage license.
What documents will we need to present when we go to apply for a marriage license at the Macon County Clerk’s office?
When you go to apply for a marriage license at the Macon County Clerk’s office, you both need to present a valid form of I.D. such as a driver’s license or a passport.
When will we be able to use our marriage license in Decatur, Illinois?
You will be able to use the marriage license beginning one calendar day after your license is issued by the Macon County Clerk’s office. Your marriage license will be valid for a period of 60 days. Your marriage license will only be valid in Macon County.
Will we need to have blood tests to apply for a marriage license in Decatur, Illinois?
No, you will not need to have blood tests or any other kind of physical examination to apply for a marriage license in Decatur.
How much is the marriage license fee in Decatur, Illinois?
The marriage license fee in Macon County is $65.00. You will need to pay this fee at the time that you submit your marriage license application at the Macon County Clerk’s office.
Who can we ask to officiate at our wedding in Decatur, Illinois?
You can ask anyone authorized to perform weddings in the state of Illinois to officiate at your wedding in Decatur. Ordained clergy members of any religion and active and retired judges are among those who are authorized to perform weddings in the state of Illinois. If you have questions about who is authorized to officiate at your wedding in Decatur, you should contact the Macon County Clerk’s office.
After our wedding in Decatur, what do we do to get our marriage certificate?
Your marriage certificate is available for order online, in person at the Macon County Clerk’s office, or by mail. The fee is $11.00 for the first copy and $4.00 for each additional copy. You can find out more about getting your marriage certificate at the Macon County Clerk’s office website: Decatur Marriage License.
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