How to get a marriage license in St. Louis City — where to apply, the fee, the waiting period and how long it stays valid — plus the public record. 0 licenses were filed here in the last 30 days; the newest filing we hold is dated Sep 27, 2026.
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In Missouri, marriage licenses are issued by the recorder of deeds. These are the state rules that apply in St. Louis City; the office itself sets its hours, accepted ID and payment methods, so check with it before you go.
Checked September 2026 against Greene County Recorder — Marriage Licenses. Rules and fees change — the issuing office has the final word. This is general information, not legal advice.
Counted from the filings we hold, by application date. The busiest full month in the past year was September 2026, with 232 filings.
| Month | Licenses filed |
|---|---|
| September 2026 | 232 |
| August 2026 | 27 |
| July 2026 | 3 |
| June 2026 | 6 |
| May 2026 | 4 |
| April 2026 | 4 |
| February 2026 | 2 |
| December 2025 | 2 |
| November 2025 | 2 |
| October 2025 | 2 |
| September 2025 | 2 |
| August 2025 | 1 |
| July 2025 | 4 |
A marriage license application filed with the recorder of deeds becomes part of the public record. The records we hold for St. Louis City run from September 2016 to September 2026.
A filing means a wedding is happening now, not being planned: in our own data most couples marry within days of applying. Wedding professionals — photographers, florists, officiants, venues, DJs and planners — use the filings to see how many couples marry in St. Louis City each month and when the busy season starts.
Set by each county — about $46 to $62 ($53 in Greene County). Confirm the current amount and accepted payment methods with the recorder of deeds before you go.
None. Missouri eliminated its three-day waiting period.
30 days from the date it is issued.
Any county recorder of deeds — the license can be used anywhere in Missouri.
A valid U.S. government photo ID with proof of age for both of you, each applicant’s Social Security number, and — if either was married before — the date the last marriage ended. Both appear in person. The recorder of deeds sets its own hours and payment methods — check before you go.
Yes. Marriage license filings are public records kept by the recorder of deeds. MarriageSignals holds 375 filings for St. Louis City, including 0 from the last 30 days; the newest is dated Sep 27, 2026.
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