Marriage License Information for Lake County, Illinois

Below is all of the marriage license information you need in order to file in the county you will be married in. Please note that we have provided links to your county clerk’s official website as well as a link to the marriage license application form you will file.

Office Address 18 North County Street Waukegan Illinois 60085 Office Hours Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 pm.; Friday 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m Closed for holidays.

Office Phone 847-377-2411

Useful Links County Website Marriage License Form

Is a Blood Test Required?
No

Does one of us need to go in person to apply?
Both of you

How much is it?

$25.00. Payment may be made in cash or by check/money order payable to the Lake County Clerk. Some credit and debit cards are accepted and include an additional $2.50 processing fee.

What do I need to bring?

Both applicants must present identification and proof of age. A valid U.S. driver’s license, valid U.S. state identification card, valid U.S. passport, or valid U.S. military identification card are accepted.

How To Apply:

Both applicants must be present to obtain a license. Both applicants must present identification and proof of age. A valid U.S. driver’s license, valid U.S. state identification card, valid U.S. passport, or valid U.S. military identification card are accepted.. If a prior marriage ended within the last six months, the County Clerk's office must see a certified copy (a photocopy is not sufficient) of the death record, dissolution or annulment decree.

When does It Expire:

License is valid for sixty (60) days only in the county in which it was issued.

Name Change:
Filing for a marriage license in the state of Illinois does not cause your or your spouse’s last name to automatically change. Married name change services are available to guide you through the married name change process if you opt to change your name.

Same Sex Couple:
Use this online resource for more information about your state’s marriage legislation.