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Illinois Marriage License & Records

7,426 marriage license filings across 7 counties in Illinois. 244 were filed in the last 30 days, across 5 counties still reporting.

How to get a marriage license in Illinois

Issued by
The county clerk.
Where to apply
The county clerk in the county where the ceremony will take place — an Illinois license is valid ONLY in the county that issued it.
Fee
Set by each county — $60 in Cook County; many smaller counties charge less.
Waiting period
The license takes effect the day after it is issued.
Valid for
60 days once effective.

Checked September 2026 against Lake County Clerk — Marriage Licenses. Rules and fees change — the issuing office has the final word. General information, not legal advice.

Illinois marriage records by county

Winnebago County104 in 30dMadison County83 in 30dJo Daviess County34 in 30dEffingham County19 in 30dFayette County4 in 30dHancock County351Tazewell County121

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