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Marriage License in Kansas
Marriage is one of the biggest steps you will take over the course of your life. Before you can actually have the ceremony performed in Kansas, you will need to fulfill certain legal requirements. A marriage license is proof to anyone who performs the ceremony that you have fulfilled these requirements. You cannot get married in Kansas without one. Follow these steps to make the whole process easier.
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Determine your eligibility for marriage. There are certain age and time requirements for obtaining a marriage license in Kansas (see Tips below).
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Gather your necessary documents. In Kansas, both parties will need a state-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, and your social security card.
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Go to the County Clerk of the District Court in your county and bring your documentation. You can find the location of your local District Court by checking the phone book or get listings of County Clerks in Kansas online (see Resources below).
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Pay your marriage licensing fee and present your documentation. In most counties in Kansas, this fee comes to a total of $75. Bring cash.
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Wait 3 days. Kansas has a waiting period of 3 days between the time you receive your marriage license and the time the marriage ceremony is performed.
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Now you can get married. This is what it is all about. Do not wait too long, though. A marriage license in Kansas is valid for 6 months after it is issued.
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