Marriage License
The Marriage License Department is responsible for issuing new and duplicate Marriage Licenses and applications ,and provides certified and uncertified copies of any marriage license or application from St. Louis City.
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Overview
Phone: 314-622-3257
Email: marriage@stlouis-mo.gov
Mail: Marriage License Dept., Recorder of Deeds, 1200 Market Street
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 You must pick up License within 6 months after Application or it is no longer valid.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).
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
Contact
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