How do you get married at the courthouse in Illinois?

Applying

1. Fill out and sign a marriage license application.
2. Present valid identification with proof of age.
3. The marriage license fee is $60.
4. Applicants who have divorced must provide the date the divorce was finalized upon applying for a marriage license.

Can you get a marriage license online in Illinois?

Couples can now apply for a Marriage License online. Pursuant to Executive Order 2020-36, signed by Governor Pritzker on May 1, 2020, authorizes our office to use videoconferencing technology to enable couples to apply for a Marriage License.

Can you get married the same day you get your marriage license in Illinois?

All Marriage Licenses are now effective same-day. All 60-Day Marriage License expirations will be extended.

How do I get my marriage certificate in Illinois?

Order one of five ways:

1. In Person. Visit us in person at one of the Clerk’s six locations.
2. Online. Order Online – A $12.45 processing fee is charged by VitalChek. All major credit cards are accepted.
3. By Phone. Call Toll-Free: (866) 252-8974.
4. Write us. Mail your request to:
5. Go to a local Currency Exchange.

Can you get married in Illinois right now?

COVID-19 Marriage License Relief. On May 1, 2020, Governor Prtizker published Executive Order 2020-36, loosening many of the restrictions around marriage license applications and ceremonies while socially distancing. Now the application process is entirely virtual.

Do you need witnesses to get married in Illinois?

Illinois: Witnesses are not required by Illinois law. Indiana: Witnesses are no longer required by Indiana law. Iowa: You need to have one (1) witness who is over the age of 18 with you when you apply for the marriage license.

Do you have to have witnesses to get married in Illinois?