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Getting Married

 
  • Either person to be married may apply for a Marriage License through the KS Courts website.
  • Please click on this link to be directed to the KS Courts website: KS Courts - Apply for Marriage License
  • You will pay for the marriage license through the KS Courts website.
  • There is a 3 day wait after the marriage application has been reviewed and accepted by the District Court.
  • Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to apply without parental consent.
  • Blood tests are not required.
  • The ceremony must be in the state of Kansas.
  • Applicant will receive typed copy of marriage license for ceremony via an encrypted email; it is applicant’s responsibility to print it off and take it to the ceremony
  • Please return completed ceremony paperwork to the District Court within 10 days of ceremony.
  • For more information on acquiring a new marriage license, contact the Clerk of the District Court's office at civil@douglascountyks.org or 785-832-5227

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To request copies of marriage certificate, you must contact the State of Kansas - Office of Vital Statistics at 785-296-1400.


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When getting your license from the Clerk of the District Court's office, state your desire to have a judge perform the ceremony, and you will be given a list with the judge's name and contact information. There is a $50 fee for this service. Additional fees apply for ceremonies held off-site, on weekends, or on holidays.


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For more information on acquiring a new marriage license, contact the Clerk of the District Court's office at civil@douglascountyks.org or 785-832-5227.


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