Cook County, Illinois
Marriage license in Cook County, Illinois
Cook County issues marriage licenses through the County Clerk at the Chicago office, under Illinois law (750 ILCS 5/201 et seq. (Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act)).
Cook County marriage license requirements
- County seat
- Chicago
- Issued by
- County Clerk
- License fee
- $15–$75
- Waiting period
- 1 day
- Validity
- 60 days
- Minimum age
- 18
- Witnesses required
- 1
- ID
- Government-issued photo ID; Social Security number
- Statute
- 750 ILCS 5/201 et seq. (Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act)
Verify exact fees at the Cook County Clerk’s office. Statewide guidance: www.cookcountyclerkil.gov.
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Informational only — not legal advice. Verify all requirements with the Cook County Clerk.