Downloadable Marriage License Application

Kentucky marriage licenses are issued in the County Clerk's office. Both the Bride and Groom must be present to apply for the licenses. The license is valid for 30 days from the purchase date and the fee is non-refundable. THE MARRIAGE CEREMONY MUST BE PREFORMED WITHIN THE STATE OF KENTUCKY. The cost of the license is $35.50, we accept cash, check and debit cards only.

AGE REQUIREMENTS

You must be 18 years of age to be married in Kentucky without parental consent. Please be sure to bring a picture id when applying for the license. Applicants 16 & 17 years of age must have parental consent, if parents are divorced and have joint custody then both parents must be present to sign. If parents are divorced and one has sole custody we will need a copy of the divorce papers signed by the judge stating which parent has sole custody.

The applicant 16 and/or 17 must be a resident of the county where he/she is applying for a license in the state of Kentucky. Be sure to bring a picture id, original birth certificate, social security card, school records (proof or residence). If both applicants are under age, then the application needs to be made in the bride's county of residence. No one under the age of 16 may be issued a license unless they are pregnant and have a District Court Judge issue a court order directing the County Clerk to allow a application to be processed.

PROCEDURES

No waiting period or blood test is required prior to issuance of a marriage license. In Kentucky, the bride and groom must be present to sign and swear that the information on the application is true.

Information Required

Full Legal Name (First, Middle and Last)

Social Security Number

Your Residence (City and State)

Place of Birth (County and State)

Date of Birth and Age

Mother's Full Name (First, Middle, Maiden and Last)

Father's Full Name (First, Middle and Last)

Current Status (Single, Widowed, Divorced or Annulled)

Number of Previous Marriages

Your Occupation

Race

Whether Bride and Groom are related (First & Second cousins are not permitted to marry in Kentucky)

Address & Telephone After Marriage

We do not perform ceremonies in the Courthouse, however we do have a Judge that will performs ceremonies. You can contact his office to set up an appointment to get married. The Judges name is Judge Steve Tribble, his number is 270-887-4100.

If you purchased and filed your marriage license in Christian County and you would like a copy the cost is $0.50 for a plain copy and the cost is $5.00 for a Certified Copy. Make check payable to the Christian County Clerks Office and mail your check to 511 South Main St. Hopkinsville, KY 42240

If you would like a copied mailed to you, please send in a self-addressed stamped envelope and a small statement from you with as must information regarding the bride and groom. (Example names of bride and groom, date of marriage or book and page number). Be sure to send a check for the amount listed above.