Missouri Marriage Laws

Information About Missouri Marriage License Law

Here is the information about what to know and which documents required for applying a Missouri marriage license. First get the legal aspect of marriage out of the way at least a month prior the planned marriage date. In Missouri the marriage license is valid for 30 days.

Residency Requirement: Not necessary to be resident of Missouri.

Identification Requirement: At the Recorder of Deeds office in any Missouri county, one has to apply for the marriage license. ID, and SSN (Social Security number)s are required.

If Previously Married: The date on which last marriage ended is required and at least 30 days gap should be there in final decree date and the date you are getting married again.

Wait Period: 3 days.

Any Other Test Required in Missouri: No, it doesn't require any medical or blood tests.

Marriage Fees Required: in Missouri $51 fees is required to get married and $1 for each parental consent.

Officiants For Performing Marriages: In Missouri any ordained minister, active or retired, who is in good standing with congregation; Circuit Court or Associate Circuit Court Judge who can't receive compensation for marrying folks; Marriage Commissioners, and Judges may perform civil weddings.

Common Law Marriage Option in Missouri: No.

Marriage for Same-Sex Option in Missouri: No.

Proxy Marriages: No.

Cousin Marriage in Missouri: No.

Covenant Marriages: No.

Under 18 Marriages: If any of the applicants is under 18 years of age, the consent from a custodial parent or your legal guardian is must and if are under 15 years of age, the approval of a county judge is must.

About Marriage Certificate Copy:

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