Kansas Marriage License Guide (2026)
A Kansas marriage license costs approximately $90.00, though the exact fee varies by county. Licenses are issued by the District Court Clerk under K.S.A. 23-2505 - not the County Clerk. There is no statewide pre-download form, so apply in person.
The one thing to knowMarriage licenses are issued by the District Court Clerk, not the County Clerk.
The process
- Go to the District Court Clerk
Marriage licenses are issued by the District Court Clerk under K.S.A. 23-2505.
- Apply in person
There is no statewide pre-download form; apply in person.
- Pay the license fee
Expect approximately $90.00, though the amount varies by county.
Marriage license fees by county — all 105 Kansas counties
| County | Fee |
|---|---|
| Allen County | call to confirm |
| Anderson County | call to confirm |
| Atchison County | call to confirm |
| Barber County | call to confirm |
| Barton County | call to confirm |
| Bourbon County | call to confirm |
| Brown County | call to confirm |
| Butler County | call to confirm |
| Chase County | call to confirm |
| Chautauqua County | call to confirm |
| Cherokee County | call to confirm |
| Cheyenne County | call to confirm |
| Clark County | call to confirm |
| Clay County | call to confirm |
| Cloud County | call to confirm |
| Coffey County | call to confirm |
| Comanche County | call to confirm |
| Cowley County | call to confirm |
| Crawford County | call to confirm |
| Decatur County | call to confirm |
| Dickinson County | call to confirm |
| Doniphan County | call to confirm |
| Douglas County | call to confirm |
| Edwards County | call to confirm |
| Elk County | call to confirm |
| Ellis County | call to confirm |
| Ellsworth County | call to confirm |
| Finney County | call to confirm |
| Ford County | call to confirm |
| Franklin County | call to confirm |
| Geary County | call to confirm |
| Gove County | call to confirm |
| Graham County | call to confirm |
| Grant County | call to confirm |
| Gray County | call to confirm |
| Greeley County | call to confirm |
| Greenwood County | call to confirm |
| Hamilton County | call to confirm |
| Harper County | call to confirm |
| Harvey County | call to confirm |
| Haskell County | call to confirm |
| Hodgeman County | call to confirm |
| Jackson County | call to confirm |
| Jefferson County | call to confirm |
| Jewell County | call to confirm |
| Johnson County | call to confirm |
| Kearny County | call to confirm |
| Kingman County | call to confirm |
| Kiowa County | call to confirm |
| Labette County | call to confirm |
| Lane County | call to confirm |
| Leavenworth County | call to confirm |
| Lincoln County | call to confirm |
| Linn County | call to confirm |
| Logan County | call to confirm |
| Lyon County | call to confirm |
| Marion County | call to confirm |
| Marshall County | call to confirm |
| McPherson County | call to confirm |
| Meade County | call to confirm |
| Miami County | call to confirm |
| Mitchell County | call to confirm |
| Montgomery County | call to confirm |
| Morris County | call to confirm |
| Morton County | call to confirm |
| Nemaha County | call to confirm |
| Neosho County | call to confirm |
| Ness County | call to confirm |
| Norton County | call to confirm |
| Osage County | call to confirm |
| Osborne County | call to confirm |
| Ottawa County | call to confirm |
| Pawnee County | call to confirm |
| Phillips County | call to confirm |
| Pottawatomie County | call to confirm |
| Pratt County | call to confirm |
| Rawlins County | call to confirm |
| Reno County | call to confirm |
| Republic County | call to confirm |
| Rice County | call to confirm |
| Riley County | call to confirm |
| Rooks County | call to confirm |
| Rush County | call to confirm |
| Russell County | call to confirm |
| Saline County | call to confirm |
| Scott County | call to confirm |
| Sedgwick County | call to confirm |
| Seward County | call to confirm |
| Shawnee County | call to confirm |
| Sheridan County | call to confirm |
| Sherman County | call to confirm |
| Smith County | call to confirm |
| Stafford County | call to confirm |
| Stanton County | call to confirm |
| Stevens County | call to confirm |
| Sumner County | call to confirm |
| Thomas County | call to confirm |
| Trego County | call to confirm |
| Wabaunsee County | call to confirm |
| Wallace County | call to confirm |
| Washington County | call to confirm |
| Wichita County | call to confirm |
| Wilson County | call to confirm |
| Woodson County | call to confirm |
| Wyandotte County | call to confirm |
Kansas-specific details
In Kansas, marriage licenses come from the District Court Clerk under K.S.A. 23-2505. The County Clerk, whose fees are set by K.S.A. 28-115, does not issue marriage licenses.
What to bring
- Both applicants, present in person (no statewide online application)
- Payment for the license fee (approximately $90.00, varies by county)
- Confirmation from the District Court Clerk of any required identification or documents
Frequently asked questions
Who issues a marriage license in Kansas?
The District Court Clerk, under K.S.A. 23-2505 - not the County Clerk.
How much does it cost?
Approximately $90.00, though the fee varies by county.
Can I download a form in advance?
No. There is no statewide pre-download form; apply in person.
Does the County Clerk issue marriage licenses?
No. County Clerk fees are set by K.S.A. 28-115, but marriage licenses are handled by the District Court Clerk.
Why does the fee vary?
The approximately $90.00 figure is typical, but the exact amount is set at the county level.