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Get a Marriage License
Marriage License Instructions and Requirements:

• Both parties, at the same time, must be present at the County Clerk’s office to obtain their marriage license. Please call 309-547-3041 ext. 118 to set an appointment with the Vital Records Clerk.
•  If the marriage license is purchased in Fulton County, the couple must be married in Fulton County.
• Both parties must be 18 years of age or be accompanied by both parents for consent purposes. If it is not possible for both parents to be present, please contact the County Clerk’s office for more instructions. The phone number is (309) 547-3041, ext. 118. A license will not be issued to anyone under 16 years of age.
• Both parties must show picture I.D. (driver’s license, State I.D., passport). Only one form of I.D. is needed unless applicant has no form of picture I.D. In that case the applicant needs to have two current pieces of mail with envelope showing current address. (a bill, bank statement, etc.)
• Fee is $75.00. This needs to be cash, debit, or credit cards. No checks.
• The marriage license has a 1 day waiting period and is valid for 60 days. i.e., Couple must purchase license by at least the day before they plan to be married and must use the license within 60 days after purchasing it.
• If applicant has been married before, the date of and the county and state where divorce or death occurred is needed. If applicant has been married more than once before, information is needed for last prior marriage only.
• Blood tests are not required.
• Witnesses are not required. If witnesses do sign the marriage license, there are no age requirements.

To Get Married at the Courthouse:

• Couples wanting to be married at the Courthouse need to make an appointment with the Judge’s secretary. Call (309) 547 – 3041, extension 304.