DeKalb County, Illinois

County Clerk & Recorder

Marriage License Information

Marriage licenses are issued at the Office of the DeKalb County Clerk, Administration Building, 110 East Sycamore Street, Sycamore, Illinois. Office hours are 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Monday through Friday and the offices are closed on all legal holidays. It is important to note that a marriage license is valid only in the County in which it is issued.

Age Requirements

In order to be married in Illinois without parental consent, you must be at least 18 years of age. If you are l6 or l7 years of age, both of parents must sign a parental consent form in the County Clerk's office at the time of the application. If it is not possible for parents to sign in this office, it may be done before the County Clerk in the parents' home County. Contact this office for details.

Marriage License Fees

The fee set for a marriage license is $19.00.

Procedures

Both parties must appear in person to obtain the marriage license at least one day before they plan to be married. The license is valid for 60 days. Marriage in Illinois may be performed by either a Clergy person or a Judge. If you wish to be married by a Judge in the Courthouse, you must make arrangements in advance by calling (815) 895-7160.

After the marriage, the person performing the ceremony must return the completed license to the County Clerk's office within 10 days to be filed. If for any reason the license is not used it must be returned to the Clerk's office to be indexed. Under no circumstances should a license be destroyed after it is issued.  

 

write to:

DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder's Office

110 E. Sycamore Street

Sycamore, IL  60178

or telephone:

815-895-7149

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