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Illinois Marriage License & Records

7,618 marriage license filings across 7 counties in Illinois.

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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

Madison CountyEdwardsville3,520Jo Daviess County1,290Winnebago CountyRockford1,159Effingham County1,078Hancock County351Tazewell County121Fayette County99

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