Marriage Records
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Ordering Online: Please note that all online orders for marriage records must be accompanied by a signed, faxed or emailed copy of your photo ID, such as a driver's license. Copy of photo ID must be front and back if there is a renewal sticker on the back with expiration date. The search fees are non-refundable. Our fax number is (217) 384-1241.
1. Who May Obtain Marriage License Copies (Certificates):
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Anyone may obtain a copy of the front side of a marriage license.
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Only the Bride and Groom may obtain a copy of the back side of the marriage license.
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A copy of both sides of the license may be obtained if it is over 50 years old and being requested for genealogical purposes.
2. Identification Required:
Valid driver's license or acceptable ID. Faxed or emailed copy of identification and written signature required for online orders.* We must see original certified court documents pertaining to any legal matters such as a legal name change or legal guardianship. Documents will be returned when order is processed.
Acceptable Forms of Identification to Obtain Vital Records
One of the following:
Illinois Driver's License
Illinois State Identification Card
Out-Of-State Driver's License or State Identification Card
Passport
US Government Driver's License
Naturalization Certification
US Military Identification Card
US Immigration Card
Selective Service Card
Matricula Card issued by the Mexican Consulate
| Or one from each of the following two categories: | |
| Group 1 Social Security Card or Print Out Voter Registration Card Photo Work Identification Card Traffic Ticket Resident Alien Card School Identification Card Checkbook or Savings book (showing name and address) Champaign County Jail Photo ID Bracelet |
Group2 W-2 Form Bank Statement (within the past 90 days) Utility Bill (within the past 60 days) Active Insurance Policy (at least 1 year old) Vehicle Registration Card Current Lease Current 1st Class Mail Jail Discharge Papers (needs to be approved by County Clerk) IL FOID Card (Firearm Owner ID) |
All documents must be current and valid. If the front of a license shows that it is expired, we would also need to see the reverse side with the renewal information.
3. Fee:
$11.00 for the first copy, $3.00 for each additional copy when purchased at the same time.
Accepted payments:
In Person: Cash, Check (# must be greater than 500), Credit/Debit Card ($1.75 service charge), Money Order, Cashier Check, or Certified Check
By Mail: Money Order, Cashier Check, or Certified Check
Make checks or money orders payable to: CHAMPAIGN COUNTY CLERK.
Online: Credit/Debit Card ($1.75 service charge)
Online orders can be shipped by Priority Mail or overnight via Federal Express for an additional cost.
Search for Birth & Vitals Records
Fee rates apply to all searches for birth & vital records as stipulated in: (410 ILCS 535/25) Any local registrar or county clerk shall search the files of birth, death and fetal death records, upon receipt of a written request from any applicant entitled to such search. If upon search the record requested is found, such local registrar or county clerk shall furnish the applicant one certification or certified copy of such record, under the seal of such office, upon payment of the applicable fees. If the requested record is not found, the local registrar or county clerk shall furnish the applicant a certification attesting to that fact, if so requested by the applicant and upon payment of applicable fee.
4. Marriages On File In Champaign County:
1833 to present. The Champaign County Clerk's office has marriage licenses for only those who were married in Champaign County.
5. To Obtain Marriage License Copies In Person:
To obtain a certified copy, with a raised seal, of a Marriage License in person stop by our office at:
1776 East Washington Street, Urbana, IL (map)
6. To Obtain Marriage License Copies By Mail:
To obtain a certified copy, with raised seal, of a Marriage License by mail, your request must include a photocopy of your driver's license or acceptable ID, the names of the bride and groom, date of marriage, your written signature, payment and return address.
Please mail birth certificate requests to:
Champaign County Clerk
1776 East Washington Street
Urbana, IL 61802
7.To Obtain Marriage License Copies Online:
To obtain a certified copy, with raised seal, of a Marriage License online, you must send a copy of your valid driver's license or acceptable ID and your written signature to us either by fax ((217) 384-1241) or by email (mail@champaigncountyclerk.com) and click here to fill out request form.
*Please note that all online orders for birth, marriage, and death records must be accompanied by a signed, faxed or emailed copy of your valid Driver's License or acceptable ID. Copy of photo ID must be front and back if there is a renewal sticker on the back with expiration date. If you do not supply us with the necessary documentation within three (3) business days your order will be cancelled. Our fax number is (217) 384-1241 and our email is mail@champaigncountyclerk.com.
INFORMATION ON OBTAINING A MARRIAGE LICENSE
1. Where To Apply:
Office of the County Clerk
Gordy Hulten
1776 E. Washington Street
Urbana, Illinois 61802
2. When To Apply:
Apply at least one calendar day prior to the wedding; the license is valid for 60 days after the effective date. Both parties must appear at the County Clerk's Office to obtain the Marriage License.
3. Fee:
$30.00 - cash only.
4. Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Except for county holidays
5. Age Requirements:
You must be at least 18 years of age. You can be married at ages 16 or 17, but BOTH NATURAL PARENTS must sign a parental consent form in the County Clerk's Office at the time you apply for the Marriage License.
6. Identification Required:
Valid driver's license or acceptable ID is required for both parties. It may also be necessary to show proof of age when applying for a Marriage License.
Acceptable Forms of Identification to Obtain A Marriage License
One of the following:
Illinois Driver's License
Illinois State Identification Card
Out-Of-State Driver's License or State Identification Card
Passport
US Government Driver's License
Naturalization Certification
US Military Identification Card
US Immigration Card
Selective Service Card
Matricula Card issued by the Mexican Consulate
| Or one from each of the following two categories: | |
| Group 1 Social Security Card or Print Out Voter Registration Card Photo Work Identification Card Traffic Ticket Resident Alien Card School Identification Card Checkbook or Savings book (showing name and address) Champaign County Jail Photo ID Bracelet |
Group2 W-2 Form Bank Statement (within the past 90 days) Utility Bill (within the past 60 days) Active Insurance Policy (at least 1 year old) Vehicle Registration Card Current Lease Current 1st Class Mail Jail Discharge Papers (needs to be approved by County Clerk) IL FOID Card (Firearm Owner ID) |
All documents must be current and valid. If the front of a license shows that it is expired, we would also need to see the reverse side with the renewal information.
7. Where The Marriage License May Be Used:
Only the county in which the license was issued.
Marriage Forms
Marriage Application Form (.pdf) - Save time by printing this form and filling it out prior to coming into our office.
Marriage License and Name Change Information - For Bride and Groom
Procedures for Completing a Marriage License - For All Marriage Officiants
Note: Any person who with the intention to deceive, willfully uses or attempts to use any certificate of birth or certified copy of a record of birth knowing that such certificate or certified copy was issued upon a record that is false in whole or in part or that relates to the birth of another person, is guilty of a Class 4 felony in the state of Illinois.
