Marriage & Civil Unions
OBTAINING A MARRIAGE OR CIVIL UNION LICENSE
Marriage and civil union licenses are issued by the Vermilion County Clerk’s Office.
- To obtain a license, both applicants must appear together in person and present a valid photo ID.
- The license must be obtained at least 1 day before the ceremony.
- The license is valid for 60 days from the effective date.
- A license issued in Vermilion County may only be used in Vermilion County.
- License fee: $50.00
AGE REQUIREMENTS
- Applicants must be 18 years or older without parental consent.
- Applicants who are 16 or 17 must have the required parental consent.
- Persons under 16 may not obtain a marriage license.
- Non-residents may not obtain a license if the marriage would be prohibited in their home state.
If you wish to be married by a judge, contact the Vermilion County Circuit Clerk’s Office at (217) 554-7700 to make arrangements.
COPIES OF MARRIAGE OR CIVIL UNION LICENSES
To request a certified copy, provide:
- Groom’s and bride’s names at the time of marriage, or both partners’ names at the time of the civil union
- Date of marriage or civil union
- Valid photo ID
FEES
- First certified copy: $15.00
- Additional copies of the same record requested at the same time: $8.00 each
CONTACT US
Vermilion County Clerk’s Office
201 N. Vermilion St. 1st Floor
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 554-1900