Illinois marriage license cost, laws and requirements

Illinois marriage license guide with city-by-city costs, waiting periods, validity rules, requirements, and official source links.

$60Avg fee

$60-$60Fee range

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Compare Illinois courthouse wedding and license options

This comparison uses verified CivillyWed city data to show which covered cities fit common marriage-license planning needs.

Chicago lists a $60 marriage license fee, 24 Hours, and a 60 Days validity window. Use the city guide and official source before applying.

Evidence: fee, wait time, validity window.

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These city guides use the courthouse, city hall, licence and civil ceremony language couples naturally use when planning.

Chicago, IL • 24 Hours • 60 Days

$60

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Wait Time

24 hours

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Minimum Age

🩸

Blood Test

👫

Cousin Marriage

Yes

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Common Law

📬

Proxy Marriage

Yes

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City	Fee ↕	Wait ↕	Valid for
Chicago	$60	24 Hours	60 Days