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Before getting married in Chicago or suburban Cook County, couples must obtain a marriage license from the Cook County Clerk's office. Eligibility. Under Illinois law, only eligible persons can marry. Both partners must: be 18 years of age or older; not be blood relatives; not already be legally married to someone else or each other ; Exceptions
Marriage and Civil Union. Couples interested in being joined in marriage or civil union may obtain a valid marriage or civil union license from the Cook County Clerk. Marriages and civil unions are performed in Chicago and all of the suburban municipal district courthouses.
Before getting married in Chicago or suburban Cook County, couples must obtain a marriage license from the Cook County Clerk's office. Marriage Equality has been the law in Cook County since February 21, 2014, allowing same-sex couples to apply for marriage licenses.
Services > County Clerk > Marriage Certificates. The Cook County Clerk's office is the official record keeper for marriages, civil unions and domestic partnerships in Chicago and suburban Cook County. Cook County Vital Records provides copies of these documents to eligible individuals upon request.
Before getting married in Chicago or suburban Cook County, a couple must obtain a marriage license from the Cook County Clerk's office within 60 days of the ceremony. NEW: Now you can begin your marriage license application process online!
Getting married in Illinois? You must apply for a marriage license in the county where the ceremony will happen. Cost ranges from $15 to $75. Get prepared.
Before getting married in Chicago or suburban Cook County, couples must obtain a Marriage License from the Clerk’s Office Bureau of Vital Records. Couples can now apply for a Marriage License online.
