State of Missouri Marriage License, MO

Be sure to contact your local County Recorder’s office well in advance of the wedding to find out on what days and during what hours the clerk will be in the office.

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Marriage Law Requirements for Missouri Marriage Licenses:

Marriage Application Requirement Missouri: ✔ Get Copy Of Birth Certificate

To complete the application for a marriage license, a couple must:

• Both must appear in person before the Recorder or Deputy.

This provision is waived for certain applicants who qualify under state and federal statutes (incarcerated, military duty assigned outside the state of Missouri or disabled under ADA). Please call ahead for instructions.

• Valid identification containing date of birth.
• A Social Security number will be required. If you do not have one, you must sign a form stating you have no Social Security number.
• Applicants are responsible for delivering the license to the person who solemnizes their marriage.
• The Officiate must complete the license, have two witnesses sign it (18 yrs of age or older), and return it to the County Recorder’s office within fifteen days from the ceremony.
• The license is then recorded, scanned for preservation and remains on file permanently in the County Recorder’s office.

It is important that you verify all information with your local County County Recorder’s office before making a trip to purchase your marriage license.

Marriage ID Requirement Missouri: ✔ Get Copy Of Birth Certificate

Identification and proof of age is required of ALL persons.

• Certified copy of United States Birth Certificate
• Valid driver’s license (United States)
• Military I.D.
• State I.D.
• United States passport with visa or U.S. entry stamp
• Valid passport
• Green Card

Foreign applicants must present their valid government issued ID along with a certified English translation of all non-English identification used. If a translator is needed, arrangements for an appointment with your local County Recorder’s office must be made well in advance.

Marriage Residency Requirement Missouri:

No. Missouri does not have a residency requirement for marriage licenses.