Find Aurora Marriage License Info

Aurora marriage license applications are handled by the county clerk in the county where your ceremony will take place. What makes Aurora unique is that the city spans four different counties: Kane, DuPage, Kendall, and Will. Most of Aurora falls in Kane County, and there is a Kane County Clerk satellite office right in the city. This page walks you through which office to visit based on where your venue is, what to bring, and how much you will pay for a marriage license in or near Aurora.

Which County Handles Aurora Marriage Licenses

This is the big question for Aurora couples. Your marriage license must come from the county where your ceremony will be held. It does not matter where you live. Under 750 ILCS 5/207, the license is valid only in the county that issued it. Aurora sits across four county lines, so you need to know which part of the city your venue falls in.

Most Aurora addresses are in Kane County. The good news is that Kane County has a satellite office right in Aurora at 5 E. Downer Place, Unit F, Aurora, IL 60505. You can walk in and get your marriage license without driving to the main Geneva office. If your venue is in the DuPage County part of Aurora, you need to go to the DuPage Clerk in Wheaton. For Kendall County or Will County portions, you visit those county seats. Check your venue address against county maps before you apply.

Note: Kane County accepts cash only for marriage license payments at all locations.

Kane County Clerk Office in Aurora

The Kane County Clerk runs a satellite office in downtown Aurora. This is the closest and most convenient option for most Aurora residents who need a marriage license. The office sits at 5 E. Downer Place, Unit F, Aurora, IL 60505. Call (630) 232-5950 for hours or questions.

The Kane County marriage license fee is $32. Cash only. They do not take cards or checks. Both people must show up together with valid photo ID. The Kane County Clerk marriage license page has the full details on what you need to bring. You also need your Social Security number, date of birth, and parents' full names. If you were married before and the divorce was within the past six months, bring a certified copy of the decree.

The Aurora city site above can help you find local venues and services, but the actual marriage license comes from the county clerk.

Under 750 ILCS 5/203, the clerk issues the license once both people sign the form and the fee is paid. Your license is printed while you wait. It takes effect the next day and stays good for 60 days.

Aurora Marriage License Fees by County

Because Aurora spans multiple counties, your fee depends on where you apply. Here is a quick breakdown of what each county charges for a marriage license:

• Kane County: $32 (cash only)
• DuPage County: $35
• Will County: $35
• Kendall County: varies (call the clerk)

Kane County has the lowest fee in the area. But the cash-only rule catches some people off guard. Make sure you have $32 in cash before you head to the Aurora office. DuPage and Will County both charge $35 and tend to accept more payment methods. The Illinois Association of County Clerks and Recorders has contact info for all four county clerk offices if you need to call ahead and check their policies.

Certified copies of the marriage certificate have separate fees at each county. Kane County charges $16 for the first copy and $6 for each one after that. Ask the clerk about copy prices when you pick up your Aurora marriage license.

Requirements for a Marriage License in Aurora

Both people must be 18 or older. No residency rule applies. You can live anywhere and still get a marriage license from any Illinois county. Bring a valid photo ID. Accepted forms include a driver's license, state ID, U.S. passport, or military ID. The IDPH valid ID page lists all accepted forms.

No blood test is needed. Illinois ended that requirement in 1989. You do need to provide your full name, address, date and place of birth, Social Security number, and occupation. Parents' names are also required on the form. Under 750 ILCS 5/212, you cannot get a marriage license if you are still in a prior marriage or civil union. Close relatives cannot marry. First cousins can marry only if both are over 50 years of age.

Aurora Marriage License Waiting Period

Illinois has a one-day waiting period. Your license takes effect the calendar day after the clerk issues it. So if you pick it up on a Friday, the earliest you can use it is Saturday. This rule comes from 750 ILCS 5/207. A court can waive the wait in special cases, but that is uncommon.

The license stays good for 60 days. Plan your visit to the Kane County office in Aurora at least two days before your ceremony to be safe. If the 60 days pass without a ceremony, the license expires. You would have to go back to the clerk, fill out new forms, and pay the fee again.

After the ceremony, your officiant has 10 days to return the completed marriage certificate to the county clerk. Under 750 ILCS 5/209, this return deadline applies across all of Illinois. Late returns can delay your ability to get certified copies of the Aurora marriage license.

Note: The waiting period cannot be waived by the county clerk, only by a judge.

Illinois Marriage License Records

The IDPH marriage records page explains how marriage records work at the state level. IDPH does not issue certified copies. They only verify basic facts about marriages from 1962 forward. For a full certified copy of an Aurora marriage license, contact the county clerk who issued it.

The state page shown above covers verification requests, which cost $5 and confirm names, dates, and the county where the marriage took place.

Nearby Cities

These cities near Aurora also have their own marriage license pages with local details.

County Clerk Offices Serving Aurora

Aurora spans four counties. Visit the county page that matches your ceremony location for full details.