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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. Under Illinois law, only eligible persons can marry. Both partners must: Under state law, first cousins older than 50 years of age may marry. Both parents or legal guardians must:
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.
Couples getting married in Kane County must obtain a marriage license from the Kane County Clerk's office. Call 630-232-5950 if you have any questions. Marriage licenses are: Under Illinois law, only eligible persons can marry. Couples must:
Before you can get married in Illinois you must apply for an Illinois marriage license at a county clerk's office. The official who will process your application is called the county clerk. Occasionally, deputies and assistants to the clerk are authorized to issue licenses.
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.
Marriage License Information A couple who intends to be married in Illinois must apply in person for a marriage license in the county where the marriage ceremony will be performed.
MARRIAGE OR CIVIL UNION RECORD REQUEST FORM . To obtain a copy of a marriage or civil union record from the Cook County Clerk's Office, please read the following: Certified copies of marriage or civil union records cost $15 for the first copy, which is nonrefundable if no record is found and a Certification That No Record