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| Marriage License Information |
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| Both parties must personally appear at the Recorder's office together. Social security numbers and original signatures are required from both parties.
There is no longer a waiting period for a marriage license. The marriage license is valid for only 30 days from the date of issuance and can be used anywhere in the state of Missouri.
You are responsible for delivering the license to the person who solemnizes your marriage. The officiator must complete the bottom portion of the
license, have two witnesses sign it, then return it to the Recorder's office within fifteen days of the wedding. The license then is recorded, filmed for preservation and remains on file permanently in the Recorder's office.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to obtain a license without parental consent, proof of age may be requested.
- Applicants at least 15 years of age may obtain a license with the consent of their custodial parents at the time of application.
- Previously married applicants must provide the date their last marriage ended.
- Blood tests are not required.
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| Fees: |
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Fee |
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| Standard License |
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$51.00 |
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Cash at time of application and of legal age |
| Underage |
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$1.00 |
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Per parental consenting signature in addition to standard fee |
| Certificate copy |
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$2.00 |
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As required for name change on SS, Drivers License, etc. |
| Certified Copy |
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$9.00 |
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As required for legal purposes |
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451.022. 1. It is the public policy of this state to recognize marriage only between a man and a woman. |
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2. Any purported marriage not between a man and a woman is invalid. |
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3. No recorder shall issue a marriage license, except to a man and a woman. |
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4. A marriage between persons of the same sex will not be recognized for any purpose in this state even when valid where contracted. |
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