DuPage County, Illinois
County clerk guides for DuPage County.
DuPage County, Illinois marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in DuPage County, Illinois, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $35.00, payable by cash, check/money order, or credit card (credit card carries an additional $1.00 transaction fee). |
|---|---|
| Waiting period | 24 hours after the license is issued (Illinois statewide rule); waivable by petitioning the court for an exception. |
| License validity | 60 days, beginning one day after the date of issuance, valid only within Illinois. |
| Documents / ID required | Valid government-issued photo ID for both applicants plus a second document showing date of birth. If either applicant's prior marriage or civil union ended in divorce or death, a certified copy of the decree or death certificate is required. |
| Where & how to apply | Start the application online through the County Clerk's marriage license page, then both applicants must appear together, in person, at the Clerk's office with the application confirmation, valid photo ID, and the fee. No appointment is required. |
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Illinois rules that apply in DuPage County, Illinois
These come from Illinois state law, so they are the same in every county:
- Minimum age to marry: 18 without consent; 16–17 may marry with parental consent. Under 16 cannot marry.
- Waiting period: 24 hours after the license is issued (waivable by petitioning the court for an exception).
- License validity: 60 days, beginning one day after the date of issuance.
- Blood test required: No
How the fee compares
The standard fee we have verified for DuPage County, Illinois is $35. Across the 81 counties and cities ClerkGuide has researched so far, standard fees run from $20 to $172, with a median of $76 — so this one is higher than about 15% of them. See fees state by state →
DuPage County, Illinois vs. other Illinois counties
Fees are set locally, so they can differ noticeably even inside one state. Here is how the Illinois counties we cover line up, cheapest first:
| DuPage County, Illinois | $35 standard |
|---|---|
| Cook County | $60 standard |
| Champaign County | $75 standard |
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