How to get married in Columbia, Missouri | Courthouse Photographer & Officiant, Marriage license cost

Congratulations y’all! I’m so hyped that y’all are getting married!

How do you get married in Columbia, MO?

Here’s your checklist:

1. Fill out the Marriage Application here.
2. Gather your documents.
3. Visit the Boone County Recorder of Deeds Office to finalize your application and obtain your marriage license.
4. Pay the $51 marriage license fee.
5. Schedule your Ceremony within 30 days of receiving your license.
6. Hire an officiant
7. Attend your ceremony
8. Return the signed marriage license to the Boone County Recorder of Deeds Office within 15 days of the ceremony.

Congrats! You’re married!

How to get a Boone county marriage license

First, you’ll need to visit the Boone County Recorder of Deeds Office

Location:

Boone County Government Center, 801 E. Walnut, Room 132, Columbia, MO 65201

Office Hours:

Monday - Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Requirements:

Complete the Online Marriage License Application

Both applicants must appear together.

If one applicant cannot be present due to military service, disability, or incarceration, call (573) 886-4350 for an Affidavit of Absent Applicant.

• Bring a valid government-issued ID for both parties.

• Driver’s License, Passport, State ID, etc.

• Pay the fee.

• $51 by cash or credit/debit card. A $1.55 service fee applies if using a card.

Getting married in Columbia, MO

• Schedule your wedding.

• Once you have your marriage license, you have 30 days to get married within the State of Missouri.

• Officiant requirements.

• Marriages may be solemnized by a clergy member, judge, or authorized person. The officiant must be authorized under Missouri law.

• Return the marriage license.

• Your officiant must return the signed marriage license to the Boone County Recorder of Deeds Office within 15 days of the ceremony.

Hiring an officiant

• Selecting an Officiant.

Missouri law allows marriages to be solemnized by a clergy member, judge, or authorized person. Ensure your officiant is authorized to perform marriages in Missouri.

• Returning the License.

After the ceremony, your officiant must sign the license and return it to the Boone County Recorder of Deeds Office within 15 days. This step is crucial for making your marriage legally recognized.

After the ceremony

• Request Certified Copies.

After the marriage license is recorded, you can request certified copies from the Boone County Recorder of Deeds Office.

Columbia, MO Courthouse

• Boone County Government Center

801 E. Walnut, Room 132, Columbia, MO 65201

801 E. Walnut, Room 132, Columbia, MO 65201