Before getting married or formalizing a civil union in Champaign County, couples must obtain a marriage license or civil union license from the Champaign County Clerk’s Office. If you have any questions, contact us at vitals@co.champaign.il.us or call 217-384-3720.
- How To Apply For A Marriage License
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Important Reminders:
- Both parties must be 18 years or older. If either party is 16 or 17 years old, they can marry but both birth parents must sign a parental consent form at the County Clerk’s office when applying for the license.
- You begin the application process online but must pick the license up together, in-person at the Clerk’s Office. Valid ID with proof of age is required by both parties. Acceptable ID is outlined here.
- Once the license is issued, the marriage must take place within 60 days in Champaign County. Couples must obtain a marriage license at least 24 hours before the wedding is to take place. They cannot obtain the marriage license and marry on the same day.
- A marriage license cost $75.
Step 1 - Complete the online form here.
Step 2 - Complete the in-person requirement of the license. You can schedule a time to come to the Clerk's Office here or by calling (217)384-3720. We do not take walk-ins.
Step 3 - Get married!
Step 4 - Return your marriage license to the Clerk's Office. You don't need an appointment, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8AM-4:30PM.
- How To Apply For A Civil Union
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Important Reminders:
- Both parties must be 18 years or older and not blood relatives.
- You begin the application process online but must pick the license up together, in-person at the Clerk’s Office. Valid ID with proof of age is required by both parties. Acceptable ID is outlined here.
- Once the license is issued, the civil union must take place within 60 days in Champaign County.
- A civil union license cost $75.
Step 1 - Complete the online form here.
Step 2 - Complete the in-person requirement of the license. You can schedule a time to come to the Clerk's Office here or by calling (217)384-3720. We do not take walk-ins.
Step 3 - Get civil unioned!
Step 4 - Return your civil union license to the Clerk's Office. You don't need an appointment, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8AM-4:30PM. For social distancing only 2 people are allowed in the office at a time, knock on the door for assistance.
- How To Schedule A Courthouse Wedding Service
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Champaign County Circuit Court judges perform marriage and civil union ceremonies at the courthouse Monday through Friday (except county holidays) by appointment only. You will need to have a marriage license for the ceremony. Marriage license (done at the Clerk's Office) and marriage ceremony (done at the courthouse) appointments fill up quickly, we advise you schedule both as soon as you are 60 days out from your preferred wedding date. You can schedule the courthouse ceremony online here or by calling 217/384-3702.
More information about having your wedding at the courthouse can be found here.
