Archival Records available
Birth records from 1877 forward.
Death records from 1878 forward.
Marriage records from 1837 forward.
Vital Records Application Form
Each record search requires
- a photo ID
- a signed Application or a signed letter
(Acrobat Reader is Required)
- a $12 search fee for birth and marriage records (This fee is retained even if no record is found.)
- additional copies of the same record issued at the same time will be assessed a fee of $2.00 each
- a $14 search fee for any death records
- additional copies of the same record issued at the same time will be assessed a fee of $4.00 each
**Note: Birth records are available to the individual 18 years and older, or to the parent of a child.
Marriage License Information
Where to Apply
Both parties must appear in the office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.
Office of McHenry County Clerk
McHenry County Administration Building
667 Ware Road, Room 107
Woodstock, IL 60098
Persons Who May NOT Marry
Blood relatives, down to cousins of the first degree may not marry under the laws of the State of Illinois.
Fee
The fee for a marriage license is thirty dollars ($30.00) cash.
Qualifications - Residents of the State of Illinois
Age Requirements
Both parties must have attained the age of 18 years at the time the marriage license is effective or will have attained the age of 16 years and have either the consent to the marriage of both parents or their guardian or judicial approval.
Proof of Age
Applicants who are 18 years of age and under must present their birth certificate as proof of age.
Medical Examination
None required.
Identification
Photo ID is required for both parties.
Qualifications - Non Residents
Non-residents must comply with the requirements of their respective states. Non-residents requiring consent of parents or legal guardian must obtain a consent sworn to before the COUNTY CLERK or a NOTARY PUBLIC.
Important:
Persons obtaining license in McHenry County may NOT use the license to marry in any other county. A license to marry becomes effective in the county where it was issued one (1) day after the date of issuance, unless the court orders that the license is effective when issued, and expires sixty (60) days after it becomes effective. If there was a prior marriage for one or both applicants, ending in divorce, the parties must provide the County Clerk with a certified copy of the divorce decree or decrees pertaining to such prior marriage or marriages.
Prepared by: Katherine C. Schultz, County Clerk
For further information concerning marriage license Email my office or Telephone (815) 334-4242