How to Get a Marriage License in Kansas

Instructions

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  It is recommended to speak to someone at your local state office to identity the legal requirements to obtain a marriage license. This will also help you ensure that your application is processed smoothly.
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  Navigate to the state’s official website and find the downloadable marriage license application form. Read instructions on the application carefully to find out what documents must be attached with your application.
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  Complete the marriage license form, providing all your personal details including full name, surname, spouse’s name, social security number and home address. Fortunately, either person can complete and submit the application, making it easier to obtain the license.
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  Attach all the required documents with your application including a copy of a utility bill as a poof of your permanent address. Make sure that you go over all the items in the application form to ensure that your application is processed quickly.
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  You must get the application signed by your spouse and witnessed by a notary public to ensure a quick response. State officers can also ask you to provide a proof of identification, which can be either your passport of a driving license. Therefore, it is vital that you keep photo identification on you when visiting the county courthouse.
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  Pay a small license fee in cash at the time of your application submission. After the marriage ceremony, consider returning the original license to the courthouse. The license will be sent and kept in a permanent file at the Department of Vital Statistics in Kansas.
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  Get a certified and approved copy of your marriage certificate by sending an application to the Bureau of Vital Statistics. You may also choose to apply in person to the Clerk of the District Court office.