Marriage Licenses

Before getting married in Chicago or suburban Cook County, couples must obtain a marriage license from the Cook County Clerk's office.

Applying

Couples must appear together at one of the Cook County Clerk's four locations. They must:

• Fill out and sign a marriage license application.
• Present valid identification with proof of age.
• The marriage license fee is $60.
• Applicants who have divorced must provide the date the divorce was finalized upon applying for a marriage license. Applicants who have divorced within the last six months must provide a certified copy of their divorce decree.