Making it Legal

Many of the early summer couple are at the stage where they need to apply for a marriage license. Below are the details for making this fabulous day you have planner...LEGAL.

• You must be 18 years of age to apply for a marriage license.


• Both parties must be present and will have to show proper identification.


• In Illinois, no blood test or medical exam is required.


• You can apply for licenses Monday through Friday and sometimes on Saturday's if noted by the office.


• Depending on the county, the marriage license will cost a one time fee of $15-50, in cash.


• The license is valid 60 days from the date of application.

Below are some locations:

Cook County

118 North Clark Street

Chicago, IL 60602

312.603.5656

DuPage County

County Clerk

421 North County Farm Road

Wheaton, IL 60187

630.682.7035

Will County

County Recorder

302 North Chicago Street

Joliet, IL 60431

815.740.4615

More information can be obtained at http://illinois.usmarriagelaws.com/

Until next time...WEDologize!