Kentucky Marriage Laws

Kentucky Marriage Officiating Requirements

Any minister of the gospel or priests with any religious society may perform the marriages. Ministers have to license before performing marriages and within 3 months after the marriage ministers should return the marriage license and certificate to the county clerk.

Information About Kentucky Marriage License

The Kentucky marriage license is valid for 30 days. If any one of the married couple is on probation or parole, special authorization is needed. Following are some rules and requirements for Kentucky marriage license as per Kentucky marriage laws.

Residency Requirement: Not necessary to be resident of Kentucky.

Identification Requirement: Any picture ID like a driving license, passport or state ID is required. Birth Certificate, Social Security card etc. is helpful.

Covenant Marriages in Kentucky: No.

Wait Period in Kentucky: None.

If Previously Married: In Kentucky most counties will require documentation to prove proper dissolution of the previous marriage may be either through death or divorce.

Common Law Marriage Option in Kentucky: No.

Any Other Test Required in Kentucky: None.

Marriage Fees Required in Kentucky: Approximately $34.50 - $36. It may vary from county to county..

Proxy Marriages in Kentucky: No.

Cousin Marriage in Kentucky: Not allowed.

Marriage for Same-Sex Option in Kentucky: No.

Under 18 Marriages: Signed parental consent forms provided by the Clerk of the Peace office is must.

For applicants who are 16 to 17 years old, must have the parent or legal guardian consent. For under 16, District Court approval is necessary to marry. It is not allowed for minors to get marry if their parents or guardians are not residents of Kentucky.

About Marriage Certificate Copy:

it's better if you confirm the information with the Kentucky county clerk or the local marriage license office before finalizing the marriage plans.