Kentucky is a relatively simple place to get a marriage license.The couple needs to pay an application fee at the county clerk's office.If either party is under 18 years old, there are additional requirements.
Step 1: You can apply for a marriage license at the county clerk's office.
Unless the bride-to-be is under 18 years old, you cannot apply to any county clerk's office.You need to apply at the clerk's office in the county where she lives.Both parties need to be present to get a license.Some counties have more than one office.Jefferson County has seven different branch locations.You can check your county's website for specific locations.
Step 2: You should present your identification.
To apply for a marriage license, you will need a Social Security card or other government-issued form of identification.The Social Security numbers of all marriage license applicants must be reported to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services by July 15, 2016 if there are no outstanding child support issues.The Social Security number will not be shared with any other agency after July 15, 2016 if you request it as a form of identification.Some identification is acceptable, but not a Social Security card, according to at least one county clerk's website.You may want to check with the clerk you intend to use.
Step 3: The application for a marriage license needs to be completed.
To the best of your knowledge, the application will ask you to provide certain information, along with signing a statement that all the information is true.For each person, you must give the following information: name date of birth, race, gender, and number of previous marriages, but you are not required to be a Kentucky resident.
Step 4: The fee is paid for the marriage license.
The fee for a marriage license in Kentucky is $35.Cash, certified checks, cashier's checks and money orders can be accepted by the clerk.Credit cards are acceptable in some cases.You can verify it by calling the clerk's office.
Step 5: You have 30 days to complete the marriage ceremony after you receive your license.
Both applicants have to repeat the whole process if the 30-day time frame does not last.
Step 6: The bride lives in the county where you should apply.
If the bride-to-be is under 18 years old, this is a requirement.If the bride-to-be is 18 years old or older, you can apply in any Kentucky county.There is no requirement for the age of the male.
Step 7: Your parents should give you their consent.
In writing, the person's parent must consent to the marriage if either of the people is under 18.The parents of the bride and groom must give their consent if they are under 18.The Consent to Marriage Form can be found in the clerk's office.This applies to people who are over the age of 16.People who have had their 16th or 17th birthday are included.If there is an order for your parents to have joint custody, then they need to sign the application.If there is no order of joint custody, the parent who has legal custody must give your consent.The guardian of a person under 18 must give their consent if a court has ordered them.
Step 8: You can get an order from the judge.
You must apply for an order from a District Judge to get a marriage license if the female is pregnant and under 16 years of age.A person under 16 years old can get married.A District Judge consent order costs $5 more.
Step 9: If you don't have consent, be prepared for consequences.
If someone under the age of 18 gets married in Kentucky without the proper consent, the court will appoint a receiver who will take control of your property until you turn 18.The receiver will pay your bills and expenses, as well as taking a fee for his services out of your property.
Step 10: You need to apply for a marriage license.
Both of you will need to visit the county clerk to complete the marriage license application.There is a $35 fee for proper identification, which includes a social security card, passport or driver's license.To complete the application, you must provide the following information: name date of birth, race, gender, and number of previous marriages, but you are not required to be a Kentucky resident.