Requirements for Obtaining a Marriage License:

• Both bride and groom have to be present to obtain a marriage license.

• Both must be 18 years old or older.

• There is no waiting period and a blood test is no longer required.

• The license is valid ONLY FOR 30 DAYS, including the day obtained and the day of the marriage ceremony.

• The license is VALID ONLY in KENTUCKY.

• Marriage between first cousins is prohibited.

Requirements for Marriage License to Persons under 18:

• No person under 16 may be issued a marriage license without a court order.

• If the bride is under 18, she must obtain the license in the county of her residence.

• A birth certificate or driver’s license must be provided.

• A parent signature is required for underage applicants.

o If parents are divorced, the license must be signed by parent with custodial rights (must have court documents affirming custody).

o If parents have joint custody, both parents must be present to sign license (court documents affirming custody are also required).

o If parents are still married, only one parent must be present to sign license.

　

Obtaining A Certified Copy of A Marriage License:

• A certified copy of a marriage license is $6.

• To obtain a copy by mail, please send a written request with the brides maiden name, the groom’s name, and a-round-about date the couple married.

o If a you are only wanting a regular copy of a license, the fee is $3.

　

• Local residents may pick up a copy at the County Clerk office.

Methods of Payment:

Cash, Certified Check, Cashier’s Check, Money Order, & Personal check.

 Personal checks are accepted in the motor vehicle department for Barren county residents only.