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From the McLean County Clerk’s Office Information on getting a Marriage or Civil Union License Kathy Michael McLean County Clerk 115 E Washington Street, Room 102 PO Box 2400 Bloomington, IL 61702-2400 Phone: (309)888-5190 Fax: (309)888-5932 X:\WebUpdate\Marriage Brochure ---PAGE BREAK--- What you need to know about applying for your Marriage / Civil Union License: The marriage / civil union must occur in McLean County. The license becomes valid on the day after it is obtained, and is valid for 60 days. An appointment is recommended; if you do not have an appointment, you may have to wait or come back at an appointed time. The appointment for an application is not the same as the marriage / civil union ceremony. We can only give you your license so that you may get married or have the civil union performed. We advise you to set your marriage / civil union date prior to making an appointment with the Clerk’s office. Both parties must be present. The marriage / civil union application process will take approximately 15 minutes if you have an appointment. The cost is $38.00 CASH. If license is lost or damaged, there is a $10.00 replacement fee. Both parties for the marriage / civil union must: Be 18 years of age. If applying for a marriage license and you are a minor (a person 16 years of age or over and under the age of 18 years), you must have parents or legal guardians written consent, and they must be present during the appointment. Have a valid driver’s license, state issued ID, or passport, which is required for identification. ID must be in same condition as when issued (not cracked or chipped). Authorized English translation must accompany all identification that is not U.S. issued. Not be related to each other. Know your parents’ current addresses, the states where they were born, full names, and mothers’ maiden last names. Know your social security number (if applicable). If either party has been married before, we will need to know how the marriage ended. If it was dissolution, we will need to know the date, county, and state of the dissolution. Note: No blood tests are required in Illinois. Anyone can request a copy of your marriage / civil union license. Only the marriage / civil union couple may request a copy of the marriage / civil union application. Certified copies are not included in the price of the license. Have Your Information Ready! You will need to know: Bride’s / Partner A’s Information: Social Security (If applicable) Father’s Name: (First, middle & last) Father’s Address: State Born: Mother’s Maiden Name: (First, middle & last) Mother’s Address: State Born: If Bride/ Partner A has been married before, how and when marriage ended. Dissolution: Death: Date: Groom’s / Partner B’s Information Social Security (If applicable) Father’s Name: (First, middle & last) Father’s Address: State Born: Mother’s Maiden Name: (First, middle & last) Mother’s Address: State Born: If Groom/Partner B has been married before, how and when marriage ended. Dissolution: Death: Date: