Kansas marriage license guide
How to get a marriage license in Kansas
Kansas issues licenses through the Clerk of the District Court (not the county clerk) for $85.50. A three-day waiting period applies and may be waived by a district judge for cause. The license is valid for six months. Kansas recognizes common-law marriage but only between adults age 18+. Both parties must apply in person.
Kansas marriage license at a glance
- Issued by
- Clerk of the District Court
- License fee
- $85–$90
- Waiting period
- 3 days
- Validity
- 180 days from issuance
- Minimum age
- 18 (without parental consent)
- Witnesses required
- 2
- ID requirement
- Government-issued photo ID; Social Security number
- Blood test?
- No (not required in any US state)
- Common-law marriage?
- Recognized
- Statute
- Kan. Stat. Ann. §§ 23-2501 et seq.
Source: self-help.kscourts.gov. Fees vary by county within Kansas — check with the local clerk before applying.
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Informational only — not legal advice. Verify all requirements with your local county clerk before applying.