1. Go to the Recorder of Deeds office.
2. Present and submit documents required.
3. Complete the application form.
4. Pay the marriage license fee.

• valid identification document
• proof of social security number

Missouri County Officials: http://www.sos.mo.gov/MOroster/county_officials.pdf

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
930 Wildwood
P.O. Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570
(573) 751-6387

• Both applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
• For applicants under the of 18, custodial parental consent must be given.
• For applicants under the age of 15, an order of the circuit court must be obtained.
• Applicants must not be related to each other including cousins.

Fees for a marriage license and copies may vary by county.

The marriage license is valid for 30 days and can only be used in the state of Missouri.

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• Both applicants must appear in the presence of the recorder of deeds or their deputy.
• The person solemnizing the marriage is required to have the marriage license prior to performing the ceremony.
• The person solemnizing the marriage shall return the license to the issuing recorder of deeds within 15 days.
• For other information on marriage licenses, contact your county's Recorder of Deeds.

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Following are the procedures on how to obtain a marriage license in Missouri. A marriage license is issued by the Recorder of Deeds in each Missouri county and is valid only in Missouri.

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Marriage and Divorce: http://www.mo.gov/home-family/marriage-divorce/
Recorder's Association of Missouri: http://www.morecorders.com/RequirementsML.htm

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