How to Get Married in Missouri
Marriage License Summary
Issuing Office:
County Clerk
Cost:
$58.00
Waiting Period:
None
Expires in:
30 Days
License Return:
Before Expiration
Applying for the Marriage License
Any unmarried man and woman, both at least 18 years old, can apply for a marriage license in Missouri. Same sex marriages are not recognized.To apply for a marriage license the couple must appear together, at a County Recorder’s Office. This is the local government office that has jurisdiction over where the marriage will take place. Applicants must bring valid ID (driver’s license, birth certificate, etc.) to confirm their identities.
A Missouri Marriage License has no waiting period before it can be completed and is valid for 30 days.
It costs $58 to apply for the marriage license.
Completing and Returning the Marriage License
On the wedding day, either preceding or following the ceremony, the couple must present their marriage license to the minister, who must make sure that the license is valid, and that the couple’s information is accurate.The minister then signs the license, ensuring that it bears any necesarry witness signatures. Once completed, the minister or the couple must return the license to the County Clerk’s office within applicable deadlines.
Additional Resources
Where to File for a Marriage License
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Address & Contact
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411 Court Street Savannah MO 64485
Phone: 816.324.4221 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
Phone: 816.324.4221 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
3
101 N. Jefferson St., room 105 Mexico MO 65265
Phone: 573.473.5830 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
Phone: 573.473.5830 Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm, M – F
3
1 North Delaware Butler MO 64730
Phone: 660.679.3611 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, M-F
Phone: 660.679.3611 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, M-F
10
801 East Walnut, Rm. 132 Columbia MO 65201-7728
Phone: 573.886.4345
Phone: 573.886.4345
4
411 Jules St. Rm 103 St. Joseph MO 64501
Phone: 816.271.1437 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 816.271.1437 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
2
1 Barton Square, Ste. 203 Jackson MO 63755
Phone: 573.243.8123 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 573.243.8123 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
2
311 East High Street Jefferson City MO 65101
Phone: 573.634.9115 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 573.634.9115 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
109 W. Main St. Maysville MO 64469
Phone: 816.449.5402 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 816.449.5402 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
1
203 S.E. Second, PO Box 398 Ava MO 65608
Phone: 417.683.1219 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 417.683.1219 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
14
940 Boonville Ave. Springfield MO 65802
Phone: 417.868.4068 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 417.868.4068 Hours: 8:00am – 4:30pm, M – F
2
700 Main St., POB 196 Trenton MO 64683
Phone: 660.359.4040 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 660.359.4040 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, M – F
2
100 W Franklin Box 4 Clinton MO 64735
Phone: 660.885.7210 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, M – F
Phone: 660.885.7210 Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, M – F
4
300 N Holden St # 305 Warrensburg MO 64093-1795
Phone: 660.747.6811
Phone: 660.747.6811
Moniteau
3
310 Salisbury St # A Montgomery City MO 63361-1928
Phone: 573.564.3157
Phone: 573.564.3157
610 Ward Ave # 1B Caruthersville MO 63830-1672
Phone: 573.333.4203
Phone: 573.333.4203
15 W Sainte Marie St # 1 Perryville MO 63775-1399
Phone: 573.547.1611 Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F
Phone: 573.547.1611 Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm M-F
3
415 S Ohio Sedalia MO 65301
Phone: 660.826.5000 Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm M-F
Phone: 660.826.5000 Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm M-F
6
301 Historic Rt 66 E #101 Waynesville MO 65583
Phone: 573.774.4701
Phone: 573.774.4701
110 S Main St Suite A Huntsville MO 65259
Phone: 660.277.4717 Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm M-F
Phone: 660.277.4717 Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm M-F
55 S 3rd St # 2 Ste. Genevieve MO 63670-1696
Phone: 573.883.5589
Phone: 573.883.5589