How to get married in Springfield, Illinois | Courthouse Photographer & Officiant, Marriage license cost

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Step-by-step guide to getting married in Springfield, Illinois.

Here is the simplest version of how to do it.

1. Fill out the Marriage License Application Form
2. Pay for the $75 Marriage License. You can pay online or at the Sangamon County Clerk’s Office.
3. Schedule an appointment at the Sangamon County Clerk’s Office
4. Pick up your Marriage License
5. Wait at least one day after receiving your marriage license
6. Get married within 60 days in Sangamon County
7. Schedule your ceremony with an officiant
8. Attend your ceremony
9. Return the signed marriage license to the Sangamon County Clerk’s Office
10. Congrats! you’re married!

Marriage License Requirements

First, you’ll need to visit the Sangamon County Clerk’s Office

• Location:

• Office Hours:

1. Complete the Marriage License Form online:

Ceremony options in Springfield, Illinois

• The marriage license must be obtained at least one day before the ceremony and is valid for 60 days.

• Certified copies of your marriage license can be purchased after the ceremony. The first copy is $25, and additional copies are $7 each.

After your ceremony

After the ceremony, make sure the signed license is filed correctly and request a certified copy if you need one for legal records or name changes.

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Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE?

The process at the Sangamon County Clerk's Office is quick. You can get your marriage license the same day you apply, but you'll need to wait at least one day to get married.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO GET MARRIED AT A SPRINGFIELD COURTHOUSE?

$75 for the marriage license and an additional $10 if you get married by a judge at the courthouse.

CAN YOU GET YOUR MARRIAGE LICENSE AND GET MARRIED THE SAME DAY IN SPRINGFIELD?

No, there is a mandatory 1-day waiting period after receiving your marriage license.

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