Apply For A St. Louis Marriage License
Where should an engaged couple go to obtain a marriage license in St. Louis, Missouri?
To obtain a marriage license, a couple in St. Louis should go together in person to the office of the St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds. The office of the St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds is located on the fourth floor of the Lawrence K. Roos County Government Building at 41 South Central Avenue in Clayton, Missouri. To contact the office, dial (314) 615-7100. To listen to a recorded message, dial (314) 615-7180. Couples can find information about the marriage license application process on the Frequently Asked Questions page of the official St. Louis County website at St. Louis Marriage License.
How does an engaged couple qualify to obtain a marriage license in St. Louis, Missouri?
Both parties need to be at least 18 years old in order to obtain a marriage license from the St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds without parental consent. Both parties need to present photo I.D. and proof of social security number. Parental consent is required if an applicant is under 18. Applicants that are under 18 years of age should contact the St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds to find out how they can qualify to obtain a marriage license. Couples do not have to be residents of St. Louis County to obtain a marriage license from the St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds. Couples can find information about the requirements to obtain a marriage license online at the St. Louis County official website at St. Louis Marriage License.
When is a St. Louis County marriage license valid?
A marriage license from the St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds is valid for a period of 30 days after the marriage license is issued. The marriage license can be used anywhere in the state of Missouri until the license expires.
Does an engaged couple need blood test results to obtain a marriage license in St. Louis, Missouri?
No. No blood test results are required to obtain a marriage license in St. Louis.
How much is the marriage license fee in St. Louis, Missouri?
In St. Louis County, the marriage license fee is $47.00. The marriage license fee must be in cash at the time that the marriage license application is submitted. The office of the St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds does not accept payment by check or credit card.
Who performs weddings in St. Louis, Missouri?
In St. Louis, weddings can be performed by an authorized person such as a judge or an ordained member of religious clergy such as a priest, a minister, or a rabbi. Couples can find information on how to schedule a civil ceremony online at St. Louis Marriage License.
Where should a couple obtain a certified copy of the marriage certificate in St. Louis, Missouri?
A couple can request certified copies of the marriage certificate from the office of the St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds in person or by mail. The fee is $9.00 per certified copy. Couples can find information about how to obtain a certified copy of the marriage certificate online at the St. Louis County official website at St. Louis County Marriage Recorder.
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