Apply For A Springfield Marriage License
Where should we go when we are ready to apply for a marriage license in Springfield, Illinois?
You should go to the Sangamon County Clerk’s office when you are ready to apply for your marriage license. You can find the Sangamon County Clerk’s office in Room 101 of the Sangamon County Complex at 200 South Ninth Street in Springfield, Illinois. Plan to visit the office during office hours. Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. You can learn more about applying for a marriage license online at the Sangamon County Clerk’s office website: Springfield Marriage License.
What should we do to qualify to receive a marriage license in Springfield, Illinois?
You qualify to receive a marriage license in Springfield if both of you are single, and at least 18 years old. If either of you is under 18 years of age, you can apply for a marriage license as long as you have parental consent. You will not be able to receive a marriage license from Sangamon County if you are close blood relatives. The only exception is if both of you are over 50 years old. If either of you has been divorced in the last six months, you must present a certified copy of your divorce decree. At the Sangamon County Clerk’s office you will be required to present a valid form of photo I.D. There is a list of accepted forms of I.D. online at Springfield Marriage License.
How long do we have to wait before our marriage license becomes valid in Springfield, Illinois?
You will need to wait one calendar day before your marriage license becomes valid in Springfield, Illinois.
How long does our marriage license remain valid for a marriage in Springfield, Illinois?
Your marriage license remains valid for a period of 60 days. Your marriage license will be valid anywhere within Sangamon County.
What are the blood tests or physical examinations required for us to apply for a marriage license in Springfield, Illinois?
There are no blood tests or physical examinations required in order for you to apply for a marriage license at the Sangamon County Clerk’s office.
How much do we have to pay to receive a marriage license in Springfield, Illinois?
There is a marriage license fee of $55.00 when you apply for a marriage license in Sangamon County. The Sangamon County Clerk’s office accepts payments by cash, check, money order or credit card (Discover or MasterCard).
Who can we invite to legally solemnize our marriage in Springfield, Illinois?
You can invite any authorized ordained clergy member of any religion or judge to legally solemnize your marriage in Springfield, Illinois.
Where should we go to order our marriage certificate after our marriage ceremony in Springfield, Illinois?
You may order your marriage certificate online, in person at the Sangamon County Clerk’s office, or by mail. You can order as many certified copies of the marriage certificate as you want, for a fee of $25.00 for the first certified copy and $7.00 for each additional copy. Go to Springfield Marriage License to learn more.
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