Marriage License

Overview

Phone: 314-622-3257

Email: marriage@stlouis-mo.gov

Mail: Marriage License Dept., Recorder of Deeds, 1200 Market Street

• Marriage License Request Form
• Free Marriage Search
• Purchase Copy of Marriage License Online

Preparation

Application Requirements

• Both Applicants must appear together at Recorder’s Office to make the Application.
• Both Applicants must present their Driver’s License, State ID or Passport.
• 6-Month Application Expiration. You must pick up License within 6 months after Application or it is no longer valid.

Instructions

Saint Louis City – Years 1932 to Present

Applicant Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Divorcee must wait at least 30 days from the date of divorce finalization to apply.

Certified Copy Requirements(1932 to Present)

• $12.00 Nonrefundable Fee. Payment for Walk-In Service is by Visa/MasterCard or Cash. No Checks. Payment for Mail-In Service is by Check, Money Order or Cash.
• Provide Both Applicant Names (First Name + Middle Name + Last Name) AND Ceremony Date (Month + Day + Year).

Call (314) 622-3257

Fees

$48.00 Nonrefundable Application Fee by Visa/MasterCard or Cash. No checks.

What to Expect

License Use Requirements

• 30-Day License Use Expiration. License must be used for a ceremony within 30 days after it is has been picked up.
• Ceremony must be performed in Missouri and officiated by a U.S. citizen who is a clergy in good standing with a Missouri congregation or judge of a court of record.
• Two witnesses to the ceremony must sign the License.
• Within 15 days after ceremony, clergy or judge must complete, sign and return License to Recorder of Deeds.

Additional Information

• Statement of No Marriage Record Found (Single Status) - Process to provide proof that the St. Louis City Recorder of Deeds has no record of issuing you a marriage license. 
• Revenue Distribution of Marriage Records-Related Fees - Breakdown of Marriage License application and certified copy fees going to City General Revenue and State mandated funds.
• Marriage Records from 1766 to 1931 Are Located In Recorder of Deeds Archives Dept. – 314.589.6796 Room 129, City Hall – archives@stlouis-mo.gov