Marriage License
Please note: Absolutely no information can be given over the telephone regarding Vital Records. Under Illinois State Law (410 ILCS 535-Vital Records Act) only specific individuals have legal access to birth, death or marriage certificates. The Sangamon County Clerk's Office will issue certificates to authorized individuals only. To do otherwise is a violation of Illinois Law. Vital Records are not considered public information, nor are they subject to the Freedom of Information Act.
To Obtain a Marriage License
- You must be getting married in Sangamon County
- Both parties need to be present. Please come to the Sangamon County Clerk's Office, Sangamon County Complex, 200 S. Ninth Street, Room 101, Springfield, IL.
- You must not be related or of the same sex
- The fee is $35. We will accept cash, check, money order or Discover or Master Card.
- You must apply for the license at least one day in advance and no more than 60 days in advance
- No blood test is required
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Acceptable Forms of Identification
Valid driver's license, Valid State issued I.D., Valid U.S. Passport, or Valid Military I.D. are considered acceptable forms of identification.
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Bride and Groom are Minors (16 or 17)
- Both parents are required to be present with identification and will have to sign a consent form
- If one parent cannot be located, then the other parent will need to sign an affidavit attesting to that fact
Acceptable Forms of Identification for a Minor
Valid driver's license and a certified birth record, Valid State issued I.D. and a certified birth record, Valid U.S. Passport and a certified birth record, Valid military ID and a certified birth record are considered acceptable forms of identification.
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Be Married by a Judge
To get married by a judge, you must make an appointment by calling 753-6365. You must pay a $10 fee to the Circuit Clerk in Room 405. This fee can be paid at any time prior to the marriage. The receipt you are given must be shown to the judge.
For more information, please call (217) 753-6700, e-mail by clicking here or come to Room 101 of the Sangamon County Complex, 200 S. Ninth Street, Springfield, IL 62701
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