WHERE TO  APPLY:

Henry County Clerk’s Office
Henry County Courthouse
307 West Center Street
Cambridge IL 61238

WHEN TO APPLY:

 Both parties must sign the application.
 The marriage license is good for 60 days from day of purchase.
 A one day waiting period is required

 LICENSE IS GOOD:

 Only in the County where marriage ceremony is performed.
The license cannot be used in any other country.
 

FEE:

The fee is $25.00  (as of 6/1/2008).

 AGE REQUIRED:

18 years of age - *without parental consent.
Under 18 years of age -  *MUST have BOTH parents sign a consent form in the County Clerk’s Office at the time you apply for the license.
*If this is not possible, a Notary MUST sign the form WHEN parents sign their names.
 

PROOF OF AGE:

Under 18 years of age - *A birth certificate is required when applying for licenses.
18 years of age - *A driver’s license may be used.

A parent is deceased -
            *A death certificate or proof of guardianship, or court order
              waiving consent must be presented.

MEDICAL EXAMINATION:

 The state of Illinois does NOT require a blood test. 
It is recommended that the parties see their physician.

 NON-RESIDENTS:

Non-residents CANNOT obtain a marriage license if the said marriage would be void in their state.

 FILING THE MARRIAGE LICENSE:

The license MUST be returned to the County Clerk’s Office by the officiate of the ceremony within 10 days after the date of the marriage.

 MARRIAGE BY A JUDGE:

If you wish to be married by a judge, you may make your own arrangements prior to the ceremony by calling the Circuit Clerk’s Office at  309-937-3572.

 CERTIFIED COPY OR LICENSE:

 Send a request letter with bride’s maiden name, groom’s name, date of marriage and a fee of $12.00 (money or band draft) with a self-addressed envelope to the County Clerk’s Office. 
Additional certified copies may be obtained for $4.00 each if ordered at the same time.

 OFFICE HOURS:

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (including the noon hour)
Monday through Friday
Closed Saturdays, Sunday, and holidays.

County Clerk’s Office  (309) 937-3575
Please call the office if you have questions.