Marriage License Information

 

Where to Apply

Office of McHenry County Clerk

McHenry County Administration Building

667 Ware Road, Room 107

Woodstock, IL 60098

Both parties must appear in the county clerk’s office between the hours of 8:00 AM & 4:30PM Monday thru Friday.

 

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 Only.

 

 

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.

 

If you have further questions regarding the marriage license, please call the county clerk’s office at 815.334.4230

 

 

Wedding Information

 

Where to schedule an appointment

Court Administration Office

McHenry County Government Center

2200 North Seminary Ave, Room 355
            Woodstock, IL 60098

 

Office Hours

            Monday thru Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM

           

Requirements

Prior appointments are required

In order to schedule a wedding appointment you must present marriage license & pay fee of ten dollars ($10.00) Cash Only.

NO rings required

NO witness required

 

The ceremony will be performed in English. It is required that both parties completely understand the meaning of the words in order to knowingly and freely enter into the marriage contract. If either of you requires an interpreter you will have to bring one with you. The wedding couple may not interpret for each other.

 

Marriages are performed on

Monday thru Friday at 11:00AM, 1:00PM or 3:00PM

Saturday at 8:45AM only (An appointment has to be made during the week in order to be married on Saturday.)

 

o   You must schedule your appointment & pay fee in order to be married.

 

o   If a Saturday wedding date is desired, the ten dollars ($10.00) cash fee and marriage license must be brought into Court Administration (Room 355) by at least the Friday prior to complete the paperwork before the Saturday wedding date.

 

o   No walk-in’s are allowed on Saturday.

 

o   No photos or recordings are allowed anywhere except in the Courtroom where the ceremony takes place.

 

Fee

            The fee for a wedding is ten dollars ($10.00) Cash Only.

 

 

If you have further questions regarding wedding information, please call court administration at 815.334.4385

 

Please be aware that if anyone calls inquiring about a scheduled wedding date and time, that information will be provided to the caller.