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 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 - Schedule a time to come to the Clerk's Office to sign your license. We do not take walk-ins. Call us at (217) 384-3720 to make an appointment.
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 - Schedule a time to come to the Clerk's Office to sign your license. We do not take walk-ins. Call us at (217) 384-3720 to make an appointment.
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.
- How To Schedule A Courthouse Wedding Service
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Champaign County Circuit Court judges perform marriage and civil union ceremonies at the Champaign County Courthouse Monday through Friday, by appointment only. More information is available here.
