Marriage License Fees

St. Clair County, IL

St. Clair County Marriage License: Fee and How to Apply

A marriage license in St. Clair County costs $45. You wait 24 hours before the ceremony.

St. Clair County marriage license costs and rules
Marriage license$45
Courthouse ceremony$10
Waiting period24 hours (1 day) (Illinois law)
License valid for60 days

Not in our data: with premarital course certificate, non-resident license, certified copy of the certificate, appointment needed, office hours, payment.

Where to apply

Apply at the St. Clair County Clerk.

Official St. Clair County marriage license page (co.st-clair.il.us)

Courthouse wedding

Courthouse weddings Mon–Fri at 1:15 p.m. in the Law Library conference room; bring two witnesses

Waiting period

License effective the day after issue (no same-day marriage); valid 60 days; must be used in the issuing county

Illinois rules that apply here

Bring a valid driver's license, state ID, US passport or military ID that shows proof of age. Previously married applicants must give details of how and when that marriage ended. See the full Illinois marriage license requirements for age, ID, officiant and witness rules.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in St. Clair County?

A marriage license in St. Clair County costs $45. You wait 24 hours before the ceremony.

Can you get married at the courthouse in St. Clair County?

Yes. The ceremony fee is $10. Courthouse weddings Mon–Fri at 1:15 p.m. in the Law Library conference room; bring two witnesses

Sources

Last verified . County fees change; confirm with the office before you go. Spot an error? Report it.

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