Marriage License Requirements in Illinois
Illinois does not require residency to get married in the state, but you must obtain your license from the county where the ceremony will take place. Requirements below apply statewide; fees and application methods are set by each county.
| Minimum age to marry | 18 without consent; 16–17 may marry with parental consent. Under 16 cannot marry. |
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| 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 |
Counties we cover in Illinois
Requirements above are set by Illinois state law and apply the same way in every county. The fee, hours, and exact application process are set locally — select your county above for those specifics.