Kansas marriage license: cost and requirements
In Kansas you must wait 3 days between applying and receiving the license, which is good for 6 months. You need 2 witnesses age 18 or older.
Kansas summary
Official source Reviewed Nov 4, 2026 · Official source, with details that may vary.
- Cost
- $59 under the statute (K.S.A. 23-2510); an additional court surcharge may apply.
- Waiting period
- The license is not issued before the third calendar day after the application; a judge can waive it in an emergency (K.S.A. 23-2505).
- Validity
- 6 months from issuance.
- Witnesses
- At least 2 competent witnesses age 18 or older, other than the officiant (K.S.A. 23-2504).
How much is a marriage license in Kansas?
$59 under the statute (K.S.A. 23-2510); an additional court surcharge may apply.
Premarital course discount: Not provided for in the statute.
What do you need to get the license?
- ID: We couldn't confirm this at the official source. Ask the office.
- Minimum age: 18. At 16 to 17, with consent of the parents or guardian (and the judge if one is missing). At 15, only if a judge authorizes it. Under 15: no (K.S.A. 23-2505).
- Other requirements: Sworn statement from the applicant about the legal age of both people. The license is returned to the court after the ceremony.
Where do you get it, and who issues it?
District Court clerk or judge.
Is there a waiting period, and does it expire?
- Waiting period: The license is not issued before the third calendar day after the application; a judge can waive it in an emergency (K.S.A. 23-2505).
- Validity: 6 months from issuance.
How many witnesses, and who can marry you?
- Witnesses: At least 2 competent witnesses age 18 or older, other than the officiant (K.S.A. 23-2504).
- Who can officiate: Ordained clergy or religious authorities; licensed or designated members of a denomination; judges of courts of record (active or retired) and municipal judges. The couple can marry themselves according to the rules of their religion (K.S.A. 23-2504).
Kansas counties with an AltarPlan guide
We haven't published Kansas county guides yet: we verify them one by one against the official source. In the meantime, these rules apply statewide and the office can confirm the exact fee.
How to get a marriage license in Kansas
- Confirm where to apply: District Court clerk or judge.
- Get your payment ready: $59 under the statute (K.S.A. 23-2510); an additional court surcharge may apply.
- Count the waiting period: The license is not issued before the third calendar day after the application; a judge can waive it in an emergency (K.S.A. 23-2505).
- Marry within the validity period: 6 months from issuance.
- Before you go, confirm everything with the office that issues the license: fees and hours change.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum age to marry in Kansas?
18. At 16 to 17, with consent of the parents or guardian (and the judge if one is missing). At 15, only if a judge authorizes it. Under 15: no (K.S.A. 23-2505).
Who can officiate a wedding in Kansas?
Ordained clergy or religious authorities; licensed or designated members of a denomination; judges of courts of record (active or retired) and municipal judges. The couple can marry themselves according to the rules of their religion (K.S.A. 23-2504).
Is there a discount if we take a premarital course?
Not provided for in the statute.
Does AltarPlan issue the license?
No. AltarPlan is not a government office and does not issue licenses. This information is a general guide, not legal advice: confirm with the office.
Sources and review date
- Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes, K.S.A. 23-2504 (opens in a new tab) Accessed Nov 4, 2026.
- Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes, K.S.A. 23-2505 (opens in a new tab) Accessed Nov 4, 2026.
- Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes, K.S.A. 23-2510 (opens in a new tab) Accessed Nov 4, 2026.
Reviewed Nov 4, 2026. If you spot an error, write to us.
AltarPlan is not a government office and does not issue licenses. General information, not legal advice. Confirm with the county office.