INSTRUCTIONS FOR OBTAINING A MARRIAGE LICENSE
Either person may make application for the marriage license. There is a THREE day waiting period, after application is made, before you may pick up the license.
Application made on: Monday | Pick-up on:Thursday or any business day after |
Either person can pick up the license. The license will expire six months from date of issuance.
A worksheet is issued when the application is made. All information must be completed and returned when picking up the license. The worksheet must be signed by both parties
THE FEE FOR THE LICENSE IS $50 CASH ONLY. NO CHECKS!!!
After the marriage ceremony, the original license is returned to the Court for recording, then forwarded to the Department of Vital Statistics in Topeka, Kansas, where it is kept on permanent file. The duplicate is for the bride and groom. To obtain a certified copy of your marriage license you may apply to the Bureau of Vital Statistics, Topeka, Kansas, or to the Clerk of the District Court. Applications may be obtained in the Clerk of the District Court office.
License will be published in the local newspaper.
Note: Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian, and application must be approved by the Judge.
If you have any questions, please contact the District Court office.
HOURS are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.
I will have to ask Bea exactly what it was, but when we sent for the official "nice" copy, we did something wrong. :) cannot wait for they day :)
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