Marriage License Fees

Oklahoma · 2026

Oklahoma Marriage License: Cost and Requirements

A marriage license in Oklahoma costs $50, and there is no waiting period. The license is good for 30 days. A premarital course cuts $45 off.

Oklahoma marriage license fees by county

Fees for the 4 counties we have verified, largest first. Each row links to a county page with where to apply and the official clerk link.

CountyLicenseCertified copyCourthouse ceremonyWait
Oklahoma County$50$2Not offeredNo waiting period
Tulsa County$50$1.50—No waiting period
Cleveland County$50——No waiting period
Canadian County$50—$10No waiting period

— means the figure is not in our data. Check the county's official page.

Oklahoma marriage license rules

License fee

$50 (28 O.S. 31)

The license fee is set by state law at $50, or $5 for couples with a premarital counseling certificate.

Source: oklahomacounty.org

Premarital course discount

$45 off, $5 with course

Couples who complete at least four hours of premarital counseling with an approved provider pay $5 instead of $50.

Source: oklegislature.gov

Waiting period

No waiting period

Adults have no waiting period. If either party is under 18, the application must be on file 72 hours before the license issues, unless a judge signs a waiver.

Source: oklahomacounty.org

How long the license is valid

30 days

The ceremony must take place within 30 days of issue, anywhere in Oklahoma.

Source: oklegislature.gov

Minimum age and parental consent

18 is the standard age. Under 18 needs parent or guardian consent, and under 16 needs court authorization, which the law allows in pregnancy or paternity cases, so there is no fixed lower limit.

Source: oklegislature.gov

What to bring

Accepted ID includes a certified birth certificate, state or military ID, an unexpired driver's license or a passport.

Source: oklahomacounty.org

Blood test

Not required

No blood test is required.

Source: oklahomacounty.org

Do both of you have to appear?

Yes

Both applicants must sign and swear to the application in person before the court clerk.

Source: oklegislature.gov

Who can officiate

Judges or retired judges and ordained or authorized clergy or rabbis, at least 18, may officiate. Quaker, Baha'i and Latter-day Saints ceremonies under their own customs are also recognized.

Source: oklegislature.gov

Witnesses

2 required

At least two adult witnesses must be present.

Source: oklegislature.gov

Out-of-state couples

You do not have to live in Oklahoma to get a license here.

Source: oklahomacounty.org

Who issues the license

Court clerk (district court)

Licenses are issued by the court clerk of the district court in each county.

Source: oklegislature.gov

Not in our data yet: applying online, proxy marriage. Ask your county office.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a marriage license in Oklahoma?

$50. The license fee is set by state law at $50, or $5 for couples with a premarital counseling certificate.

Is there a waiting period in Oklahoma?

No. Adults have no waiting period. If either party is under 18, the application must be on file 72 hours before the license issues, unless a judge signs a waiver.

How long is a Oklahoma marriage license valid?

30 days. The ceremony must take place within 30 days of issue, anywhere in Oklahoma.

How old do you have to be to get married in Oklahoma?

18 is the standard age. Under 18 needs parent or guardian consent, and under 16 needs court authorization, which the law allows in pregnancy or paternity cases, so there is no fixed lower limit.

Does Oklahoma require a blood test?

No. No blood test is required.

Do you need witnesses to get married in Oklahoma?

At least two adult witnesses must be present.

Sources

Last verified . Fees and rules change; confirm with your county before you go. Spot an error? Report it.

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