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Missouri - Obtain a Marriage License

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ProcedureEdit

  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.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • valid identification document
  • proof of social security number



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

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



EligibilityEdit

  • 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.



FeesEdit

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



ValidityEdit

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



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InstructionsEdit

  • 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.



Required InformationEdit

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.



Need for the DocumentEdit

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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Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.



External LinksEdit

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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