Hello 2022 Wedding Season! I am looking forward to the year of fun weddings in Chicago! Many of our Chicago couples are getting married in Chicago (which its Cook County) and I thought I would share how to get your marriage license in Chicago.
The two of you will go in person to any of the Cook County 6 locations to get your license and it is issued while you wait. The marriage license in Cook County becomes valid the next day and is valid for up to 60 days. You can start filling it out online here but must still appear in person and together. The license cost is $60.
A license issued in Cook County CANNOT be used in any other county or state. You MUST get married in Cook County.
Proper identification is one of the following
A valid US Drivers license
A valid US state identification card
A valid US Passport
A valid US military identification card
It is a good idea to not leave this errand to the last minute. I always recommend to go in about 3-4 weeks before your wedding.
Also, just an FYI, The person marrying you is the ONLY person signing the marriage license. There are no witnesses required in Cook County/Chicago and you do not sign this license. Only the person marrying you and officiating your wedding will sign this.
You can visit the Cook County Clerk office here for more details!
Happy Wedding Day!!