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Caldwell County

Marriage Licenses

Office hours for applying:
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Licenses issued by our office are valid only in Missouri.

$53.00 license fee (non-refundable). Cash or Card

Guidelines for obtaining a marriage license:

  • Both parties must appear together, in person, to fill out the application.
  • Identification requirements for U.S. Citizens:
    • One of the following forms of photo I.D.; a valid driver’s license, Government picture I.D., U.S. passport, or Military I.D.
    • You need to know your Social Security number.
  • Identification for individuals who are not U.S. Citizens:
    • A valid U.S. government documentation must be provided. Acceptable documentation includes: a valid passport with a visa or U.S. entry stamp, driver’s license, tax identification number and an official copy of a translated birth certificate if proof of age is not included in the above documents.
  • Previously married applicants will be asked to provide the date their last marriage ended by death or divorce.
  • Marriage License is issued the same day you come in and it is good for 30 days in the state of Missouri only.
  • The Legal age to marry is now 18 years of age.
  • Certified Copy of your marriage is available upon request