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Marriage license Laws in the state of Kentucky, here is what you need to bring with you, and what you need to know about the Kentucky marriage laws before filling out the Kentucky marriage license form.
In order to get married, you need to apply and receive a marriage license. This is the document in your state that allows you to officially tie the knot under the law. The rules for acquiring your marriage license varies from state to state, so you should check with your city's marriage bureau at your clerk of court's office to find out what your local rules are.
You'll typically need to apply for your marriage license at least one month before your wedding ceremony. You'll traditionally need to send in your birth certificates, tax information, and other official documents. You don't, however, want to apply for your marriage license too early. In some states, the licenses do expire, if you don't get married within a few months.
When you apply for your license, you'll not only need a proof of identification and age, will need to provide any information about previous marriages, and will need to pay a nominal fee. You will also need to have a witness when you sign the application, so plan on bringing your maid of honor or best man with you. The bride will need to know what her married name will be before she signs the marriage certificate. You'll have to write that name on the application.
And, believe it or not, just because you have your marriage license sent to you in the mail does not mean you are officially married. You need to have a justice of the peace or a religious clergyman sign the document. On your wedding day, you'll give your chaplain your marriage license, then after the ceremony, he'll sign it and send it to the proper government agency for validation.
ID Requirement: Picture id such as Drivers License. Having your Social Security card, Birth Certificate, etc. may be helpful.
Application Requirement: Both the bride and groom must appear in person at the time of applying.
Residency Requirement: Do not have to be a resident of Kentucky.
Waiting Period: No waiting period.
Fees: $34.50 - Cash, Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Money Order. Fee is non-refundable.
Other Tests: No tests
Under 18: If you are 16 or 17 years old, you must have the consent of your parents or legal guardian. Custody papers are required if your parents are divorced. The form that you need to have completed is the Consent to Marriage Form (84-FCC-501). It has to be witnessed by two witnesses who are at least 18 years old, signed by your parent or legal guardian, and sworn by the deputy clerk. If you are a pregnant minor you may apply to a district court judge for permission to marry without parental consent. If you are under 16, you must get approval to marry from the District Court. Kentucky does not marry minors whose parents reside outside the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Proxy Marriages: No.
Cousin Marriages: No. Kentucky won't recognize these marriages even if legal in another state.
Common Law Marriages: No. Kentucky does recognize common law marriages legalized by another state.
Same Sex Marriages: No.
Officiants: Marriages may be performed by any minister of the gospel or priests of any denomination with any religious society. Ministers must be licensed before performing marriages. Ministers must return the marriage license and marriage certificate to the county clerk within 3 months after the marriage. It is illegal to solicit marriages.
Valid: License is valid for 30 days.
The license can only be used within the State of Kentucky.
Please Note: State and county marriage license requirements often change. The above information is for guidance only and should not be regarded as legal advice.
It is important that you verify all information with your local marriage license office or county clerk before making any wedding or travel plans.
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Kentucky County Clerk's Office
| Adair County Clerk Columbia, KY 502.384.2801 |
Allen County Clerk Scottsville, KY 502.237.3706 |
Anderson County Clerk Lawrenceburg, KY 502.839.3041 |
| Ballard County Clerk Wickliffe, KY 502.335.5168 |
Barren County Clerk Glasgow, KY 502.651.3783 |
Bath County Clerk Owingsville, KY 606.674.2613 |
| Bell County Clerk Pineville, KY 606.337.6143 |
Boone County Clerk Burlington, KY 606.334.2206 |
Bourbon County Clerk Paris, KY 606.987.2142 |
| Boyd County Clerk Catlettsburg, KY 606.739.5116 |
Boyle County Clerk Danville, KY 606.238.1110 |
Bracken County Clerk Brooksville, KY 606-735-2952 |
| Breathitt County Clerk Jackson, KY 606.666.3810 |
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Breckinridge County Clerk Hardinsburg, KY 502.756.2246 |
| Bullitt County Clerk Shepherdsville, KY 502.543.2513 |
Butler County Clerk Morgantown, KY 502.526.5676 |
Caldwell County Clerk Princeton, KY 502.365.6754 |
| Callloway County Clerk Murry, KY 502.753.3923 |
Campbell County Clerk Newport, KY 606.292.3845 |
Carlisle County Clerk Bardwell, KY 502.628.3233 |
| Carroll County Clerk Carrollton, KY 502.732.7005 |
Carter County Clerk Grayson, KY 606.474.5188 |
Casey County Courthouse Liberty, KY 606.787.6471 |
| Christian County Clerk Hopkinsville, KY 502.887.4105 |
Clark County Clerk Winchester, KY 606.745.0280 |
Clay County Clerk Manchester, KY 606.598.2544 |
| Clinton County Clerk Albany, KY 606.387.5943 |
Crittenden County Clerk Marion, KY 502.965.3403 |
Cumberland County Recorder Burkesville, KY 502.864.3726 |
| Daviess County Clerk Owensboro, KY 502.685.8434 |
Edmondson County Recorder Brownsville, KY 502.597.2624 |
Elliot County Clerk Sandy Hook, KY 606.738.5421 |
| Estill County Clerk Irvine, KY 606.723.5156 |
Fayette County Clerks Lexington, KY 606.253.3344 |
Fleming County Clerks Flemingsburg, KY 606.845.8461 |
| Floyd County Clerk Prestonsburg, KY 606.886.3816 |
Franklin County Clerk Frankfurt, KY 502.875.8702 |
Fulton County Clerk Hickman, KY 502.236.2727 |
| Gallatin County Clerk Warsaw, KY 606.567.5411 |
Garrard County Court Lancaster, KY 606.792.3071 |
Grant County Clerk Williamstown, KY 606.824.3321 |
| Graves County Clerk Kentucky, KY 502.247.1697 |
Grayson County Clerk Leitchfield, KY 502.259.3201 |
Green County Clerk Greensburg, KY 502.932.5386 |
| Greenup County Clerk Greenup, KY 606.473.7331 |
Hancock County Clerk Hawesville, KY 502.927.8137 |
Hardin County Clerk Elizabethtown, KY 502.765.2171 |
| Harlan County Clerk Harlan, KY 606.573.3636 |
Harrison County Clerk Cynthiana, KY 606.234.7130 |
Hart County Clerk Munfordville, KY 502.524.2751 |
| Henderson County Clerk Henderson, KY 502.826.3906 |
Henry County Clerk Newcastle, KY 502.845.5705 |
Hickman County Clerk Clinton, KY 502.653.2131 |
| Hopkins County Clerk Madisonville, KY 502.821.7361 |
Jackson County Clerk McKee, KY 606.287.7800 |
Jefferson County Clerk Louisville, KY 502.574.5700 |
| Jessamine County Clerk Nicholasville, KY 606.885.4161 |
Johnson County Clerk Paintsville, KY 606.789.2557 |
Kenton County Clerk Covington, KY 606.491.0702 |
| Kenton-I County Clerk Independence, KY 606.356.9272 |
Knott County Clerks Hindman, KY 606.785.5651 |
Knox County Clerk Barbourville, KY 606.546.3568 |
| Larue County Clerk Hodgenville, KY 502.358.3544 |
Laurel County Clerk London, KY 606.864.5158 |
Lawrence County Clerk Louisa, KY 606.638.4108 |
| Lee County Clerk Beattyville, KY 606.464.4115 |
Leslie County Clerk Hyden, KY 606.672.2193 |
Letcher County Clerk Whitesburg, KY 606.633.2432 |
| Lewis County Clerk Vanceburg, KY 606.796.3062 |
Lincoln County Clerk Stanford, KY 606.365.4570 |
Livingston County Clerk Smithland, KY 502.928.2162 |
| Logan County Clerk Russellville, KY 502.726.6061 |
Lyon County Clerk Eddyville, KY 502.388.2331 |
Madison County Clerk Richmond, KY 606.624.4707 |
| Magoffin County Clerk Salyersville, KY 606.349.2216 |
Marion County Clerk Lebanon, KY 502.692.2651 |
Marshall County Clerk Benton, KY 502.527.4740 |
| Martin County Clerk Inez, KY 606.298.2810 |
Mason County Clerk Mayville, KY 606.564.3341 |
McCracken County Clerk Paducah, KY 502.444.4700 |
| McCreary County Clerk Whitley City, KY 606.376.2411 |
Mc Lean County Clerk Calhoun, KY 502.273.3082 |
Meade County Court Clerk Brandenburg, KY 502.422.2152 |
| Manifee County Clerk Frenchburg, KY 606.768.3512 |
Mercer County Recorder Harrodsburg, KY 606.734.6310 |
Metcalfe County Clerk Edmonton, KY 502.432.4821 |
| Monroe County Clerk Tompkinsville, KY 502.487.5471 |
Montgomery County Clerk Mount Sterling, KY 606.498.8700 |
Morgan County Court Clerk West Liberty, KY 606.743.3949 |
| Nelson County Clerk Bardstown, KY 502.348.1830 |
Nicholas County Clerk Carlisle, KY 606.289.3730 |
Ohio County Recorder Hartford, KY 502.298.3673 |
| Oldham County Clerk La Grange, KY 502.222.9311 |
Owen County Clerk Owenton, KY 502.484.2213 |
Owsley County Clerk Booneville, KY 606.593.5735 |
| Pendleton County Clerk Falmouth, KY 606.654.3380 |
Perry County Clerk Hazard, KY 606.436.2812 |
Pike County Clerk Pikeville, KY 606.432.6247 |
| Powell County Clerk Stanton, KY 606.663.6444 |
Pulaski County Clerk Somerset, KY 606.679.2042 |
Robertson County Clerk Mount Olivet, KY 606.724.5212 |
| Rockcastle County Clerk Mount Vernon, KY 606.256.2831 |
Rowan County Clerk Morehead, KY 606.784.5212 |
Russell County Clerk Jamestown, KY 502.343.2125 |
| Scott County Courthouse Georgetown, KY 502.863.7875 |
Shelby County Clerk Shelbyville, KY 502.633.4410 |
Simpson County Clerk Franklin, KY 502.586.8161 |
| Spencer County Clerk Taylorsville, KY 502.477.3215 |
Taylor County Clerk Campbellsville, KY 502.465.7011 |
Todd County Clerk Elkton, KY 502.265.2363 |
| Trigg County Clerk Cadiz, KY 502.522.6661 |
Trimble County Clerk Bedford, KY 502.255.7174 |
Union County Clerk Morganfield, KY 502.389.1334 |
| Warren County Clerk Bowling Green, KY 502.842.9416 |
Washington County Clerk Springfield, KY 606.336.5425 |
Wayne County Clerk Monticello, KY 606.348.5721 |
| Webster County Clerk Dixon, KY 502.639.7006 |
Whitley County Clerk Williamsburg, KY 606.549.6035 |
Woodford County Clerk Versailles, KY 606.873.3421 |
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