Kansas Marriage License Guide (2026)

Fees and rules for all 105 Kansas counties · Updated 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.

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The one thing to knowMarriage licenses are issued by the District Court Clerk, not the County Clerk.

The process

  1. Go to the District Court Clerk

    Marriage licenses are issued by the District Court Clerk under K.S.A. 23-2505.

  2. Apply in person

    There is no statewide pre-download form; apply in person.

  3. Pay the license fee

    Expect approximately $90.00, though the amount varies by county.

Marriage license fees by county — all 105 Kansas counties

CountyFee
Allen County$59.00
Anderson County$59.00
Atchison County$59.00
Barber County$59.00
Barton County$59.00
Bourbon County$59.00
Brown County$59.00
Butler County$59.00
Chase County$59.00
Chautauqua County$59.00
Cherokee County$59.00
Cheyenne County$59.00
Clark County$59.00
Clay County$59.00
Cloud County$59.00
Coffey County$59.00
Comanche County$59.00
Cowley County$59.00
Crawford County$59.00
Decatur County$59.00
Dickinson County$59.00
Doniphan County$59.00
Douglas County$59.00
Edwards County$59.00
Elk County$59.00
Ellis County$59.00
Ellsworth County$59.00
Finney County$59.00
Ford County$59.00
Franklin County$59.00
Geary County$59.00
Gove County$59.00
Graham County$59.00
Grant County$59.00
Gray County$59.00
Greeley County$59.00
Greenwood County$59.00
Hamilton County$59.00
Harper County$59.00
Harvey County$59.00
Haskell County$59.00
Hodgeman County$59.00
Jackson County$59.00
Jefferson County$59.00
Jewell County$59.00
Johnson County$59.00
Kearny County$59.00
Kingman County$59.00
Kiowa County$59.00
Labette County$59.00
Lane County$59.00
Leavenworth County$59.00
Lincoln County$59.00
Linn County$59.00
Logan County$59.00
Lyon County$59.00
Marion County$59.00
Marshall County$59.00
McPherson County$59.00
Meade County$59.00
Miami County$59.00
Mitchell County$59.00
Montgomery County$59.00
Morris County$59.00
Morton County$59.00
Nemaha County$59.00
Neosho County$59.00
Ness County$59.00
Norton County$59.00
Osage County$59.00
Osborne County$59.00
Ottawa County$59.00
Pawnee County$59.00
Phillips County$59.00
Pottawatomie County$59.00
Pratt County$59.00
Rawlins County$59.00
Reno County$59.00
Republic County$59.00
Rice County$59.00
Riley County$59.00
Rooks County$59.00
Rush County$59.00
Russell County$59.00
Saline County$59.00
Scott County$59.00
Sedgwick County$59.00
Seward County$59.00
Shawnee County$59.00
Sheridan County$59.00
Sherman County$59.00
Smith County$59.00
Stafford County$59.00
Stanton County$59.00
Stevens County$59.00
Sumner County$59.00
Thomas County$59.00
Trego County$59.00
Wabaunsee County$59.00
Wallace County$59.00
Washington County$59.00
Wichita County$59.00
Wilson County$59.00
Woodson County$59.00
Wyandotte County$59.00

Kansas-specific details

Which office issues the license

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

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.