Marriage Licenses

 

  • Certified copies of marriage licenses can only be obtained by contacting the Office of Vital Statistics in Topeka, KS at (785) 296-1400.

 

  • If you have questions call Clerk of the District Court office at (785) 863-2461

 

 

 

Marriage License FAQs: 

 

  • How much does a marriage license cost?

A marriage license costs $85.50*. The fee will be paid at the time of application and will be collected through the Centralized Court Payment Center.   *plus processing fee

 

  • What is the waiting period for obtaining a marriage license: 

The State has a mandatory 3-day waiting period. You may apply for a 3-day waiver online if needed. If selected then the application

will be forwarded to a Judge for approval.

 

  • What are the office hours:

Our office is open for walk-in and phone calls during the following hours: 

Monday - Thursday                          8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.*    

Friday                                                8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.*    

*excluding legal holidays

 

  • How do I get certified copies of a Marriage License:

Certified copies of marriage licenses can only be obtained by contacting the Office of Vital Statistics in Topeka, KS at 

(785) 296-1400 or click here. 

 

  • How long do I have to wait for certified copies? 

Waiting period for certified copies could be approximately 2 weeks. Please contact the Office of Vital Statistics in Topeka, KS at

 (785) 296-1400 or click here. 

 

  • Who is authorized to officiate a marriage under Kansas state law?

Please refer to KSA 23-2504 for individuals authorized to be officiating persons.

 

  • How do I schedule a wedding to take place at the courthouse or to have a Judge perform my ceremony?

Contact our office to arrange for the Judge to reach out to you. We must have a name, email address, phone number and date of the wedding (if known). That information will be forwarded to the Judge and you will be contacted for further information.


NEWS RELEASE:  Kansas courts now accept marriage license applications online (December 18, 2020).