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Oklahoma Marriage License Requirements
The Legal Basics
Getting Married in Oklahoma: What You Need to Know
Planning to tie the knot in Oklahoma? Congrats!
Let’s walk through the essentials for getting your marriage license Oklahoma.
🤍 Purchase Your Marriage License- Together
You will both need to appear in person to apply for a marriage license.
Don’t worry; it’s a pretty straightforward process!
Where to Get Your License
You can purchase your Oklahoma Marriage License at any county court clerk’s office in Oklahoma.
You’re not tied to the county where your wedding will take place, but keep in mind: the signed license must be returned to the same office where you got it. This means you’ll need to plan for a trip back after the big day. One important note-your Oklahoma marriage license can’t be used in another state or virtually.
It’s for in-state, in-person use only.
Timing Is Everything
Your marriage license is valid for 30 days from the date of purchase. After the ceremony, when you return it to the courthouse, they’ll process it and often hand it back immediately. This is also the perfect time to pick up certified copies- we recommend getting at least three.
What to Bring
Make sure you bring the right documents- a valid state or government-issued ID (like a driver’s license, birth certificate, or passport) is all that is needed for most applicants. Those that have been divorced within the past year will need to provide their divorce decree- with remarriage not allowed until six months after the divorce decree was filed.
Oklahoma doesn’t require a premarital blood test.
You don’t have to live in Oklahoma to get married here.
Fees:
The license fee is $50, but if you’ve completed premarital counseling, it’s just $5. Bring proof of counseling (an original certificate) to qualify for the reduced rate.
Your Officiant Matters
Who’s performing your ceremony? While judges in most counties no longer perform civil weddings, there are plenty of licensed officiants to choose from (hey, we can help with that!).
If you are asking a friend or family member to perform your ceremony, they will need to be certified religious officiant. Oklahoma does not require them to register with the state.
How to Get Married in Oklahoma:
1. Pick up your Oklahoma marriage license at a county courthouse.
2. Bring the marriage license and two adult witnesses to wedding ceremony.
3. Officiant will complete license after wedding ceremony.
4. Return license to same county courthouse within required time frame.
