Procedures

No waiting period or blood test is required prior to issuance of a marriage license. In Kentucky, the bride and groom must be present to sign & swear to the information on the application. Information Required:

• • Name and Address
  • Date of Birth and Current Age
  • Place of Birth (if in Kentucky, provide name of county; in another state, provide name of state)
  • Father’s Name or First Parent’s Name
  • Mother’s First and Maiden Name or Second Parent’s Name
  • Current Status of Bride and Groom (Single, Divorced, Annulled, Widowed)
  • Number of previous marriages of Bride and Groom
  • Occupations of Bride, Groom or Spouse
  • Race of Bride and Groom/Sex at time of birth
  • Whether Bride and Groom are related (First & Second cousins are NOT permitted to marry in Kentucky)
  • Date of Marriage

You may view and print a copy of the marriage application and complete prior to coming to the clerk’s office. Application must be signed and sworn before the county clerk issuing the license.