Champaign County, Illinois
County clerk guides for Champaign County.
Champaign County marriage license at a glance
The essentials for getting a marriage license in Champaign County, taken from our verified county guide. Confirm details with the official office before you go.
| License fee | $75, payable by cash or credit/debit card (a $1.75 surcharge applies to card payments). |
|---|---|
| Waiting period | 24 hours after issuance (Illinois statewide rule), waivable by petitioning the court for good cause. |
| License validity | 60 days, beginning one day after the date of issuance (Illinois statewide rule). |
| Documents / ID required | Valid government-issued photo ID and Social Security number for both applicants. If either applicant was previously married, a certified copy of the divorce decree (or death certificate, if widowed) is required. If either applicant is 16–17, both birth parents must appear in person and sign a parental consent form. |
| Where & how to apply | Marriage licenses are by appointment only — schedule online or by calling (217) 384-3720. Begin the application online (a form is emailed to the Clerk's office), then appear together in person at the County Clerk's Office, 102 E. Main St., Urbana, to finalize. Returning the completed license after the ceremony can be done as a walk-in. |
Full Champaign County marriage license guide →
Illinois rules that apply in Champaign County
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 Champaign County is $75. 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 47% of them. See fees state by state →
Champaign County 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 |
More: all Illinois marriage license requirements · getting married in a different county.