McHenry County
Marriage License Information
Where to Apply:
Both parties must appear in the office between the
hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
The fee for a marriage license is twenty-five dollars
($25.00) cash.
Mchenry County Administration Building
667 Ware Road
Woodstock IL. 60098
815-334-4242
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Wedding ceremonies
are performed at the Main courthouse at 2200 Seminary,Woodstock
IL. 60098 Telephone # 815-334-4385
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Ceremonies are held
by appointment only Monday - Friday at 11:00 AM
- 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 8:45 AM.
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Fee is 10:00 payable by cash
only.
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Ceremony takes approximately
10 minutes.
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Small CD player
is allowed if you desire music.
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There is an overnight
wait after obtaining your license so plan on getting
your license at least one day before you are planning
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Persons Who May Not Marry:
Blood relatives, down to cousins of the first degree
may not marry under the laws of the State of Illinois.
Qualifications:
Residents of the State of Illinois:
Age Requirements:
Both parties must have attained the age of 18 years
at the time the marriage license is effective or will
have attained the age of 16 years and have either
the consent to the marriage of both parents or their
guardian or judicial approval.
Proof of Age:
Applicants who are 18 years of age and under must
present their birth certificate as proof of age.
Medical Examination:
None required.
Identification:
Photo ID is required for both parties.
Non Residents:
Non-residents must comply with the requirements of
their respective states. Non-residents requiring consent
of parents or legal guardian must obtain a consent
sworn to before the COUNTY CLERK or a NOTARY PUBLIC.
Important:
Persons obtaining license in McHenry County may NOT
use the license to marry in any other county. A license
to marry becomes effective in the county where it
was issued one (1) day after the date of issuance,
unless the court orders that the license is effective
when issued, and expires sixty (60) days after it
becomes effective. If there was a prior marriage for
one or both applicants, ending in divorce, the parties
must provide the County Clerk with a certified copy
of the divorce decree or decrees pertaining to such
prior marriage or marriages.
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