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Marriage Licenses
Guidelines
  • The bride-to-be and groom-to-be must both appear in person.
  • A license becomes effective in the County where it is issued one day after the date of issuance, and expires 60 days after it becomes effective, if the marriage has not been performed.
  • A valid driver's license or certified copy of a birth certificate is required to prove that each party is at least 18 years of age.
  • A license can be issued to parties 16 or 17 years old only with the consent of both parents or legal guardians, or with judicial approval.
  • The fee for issuance of a marriage license is $30.

Information Required from Each Party
  • Name
  • Gender 
  • Occupation
  • Address
  • Social Security number
  • Date
  • Place of birth
  • Valid driver's license or birth certificate

Monroe County
100 South Main Street
Waterloo, IL 62298
Ph: (618) 939-8681