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Marriage License

NEED TO APPLY FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE?

  • Make an appointment.
  • Both parties must appear together.
  • Appointments are available Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • After making an appointment, save time by filling out your application at kentondeeds.com/marriageform/
  • If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, call 859-392-1650
  • To complete the application, both parties must come to the Kenton County Government Center, 1840 Simon Kenton Way, Suite 1300, Covington, KY.
  • The license is valid for 30 days from the date of issuance, including the day the license is issued.
  • The license fee is non-refundable.
  • The license must be used within the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
  • Filing Fees: $60.00 effective June 27, 2025

Age Requirements:

18 or older. Both parties must be present and need one of the following unexpired proofs of identification:

  •  A state Driver’s license or state picture I.D
  • Certified U.S. birth certificate
  • A passport, visa, or green card with picture-translated into English

Under 18, per KRS 402.210, a license shall not be issued unless the parties get a court order from Family Court or District Court.

Information Required:

  • Name & address
  • Date of birth & age
  • Place of Birth (If in KY give county, in another state give state)
  • Father’s name
  • Mother’s first & maiden name
  • Current status of each party (Single, Divorced, Annulled, Widowed)
  • Number of previous marriages of each party
  • Occupations of each party
  • Race of each party
  • Whether parties are related
  • Date of marriage

Solemnization of Marriage: There are no residency requirements or licensing requirements applicable to ministers or priests who wish to perform marriages in Kentucky.

Marriages shall be solemnized only by clergy, justices and judges of the Court of Justice; retired justices and judges of the Court of Justice, except those removed for cause or convicted of a felony; county judge/executives; such justices of the peace and fiscal court commissioners as the Governor or the county judge/executive authorizes, and certain religious societies.

At least two persons, in addition to the parties and the person solemnizing the marriage, must be present at every marriage.

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

Please fill out the form below
or call 859-392-1650

To Obtain a Certified Copy of a Marriage License

Send written notice and a $5.00 for the certified copy and $2.00 for postage.  You can send a check or money order to:

Kenton County Clerk’s Office
1840 Simon Kenton Way (P.O. Box 1109)
Covington, KY 41011

Include the following information:

  1. Bride/Groom/Spouse name (include Maiden name)
  2. Groom/Bride/Spouse name
  3. Date of marriage including the year.
  4. E-mail and Phone number (in case additional information is needed for search)
Kenton County Clerk