Get a Marriage License in Hopkins County, KY
Here's what to expect at the County Clerk — fees, what to bring, and where to go.
State law sets at least $41.00: $26.50 for the license, indexing, recording and certificate (KRS 64.012(1)(n)), a $10.00 records-storage reimbursement (KRS 64.012(3)(a)) and the $4.50 state tax on each marriage license, collected before it is issued (KRS 142.010(1)(a)). Counties may charge more — Henderson charges $60.00.
Two witnesses — at the ceremony, not at the counter. KRS 402.050(2): “At least two (2) persons, in addition to the parties and the person solemnizing the marriage, shall be present at every marriage.” You do not need them to get the licence; you need them standing there when you marry. The officiant's return to the clerk has to give “the names of at least two (2) of the persons present” ( KRS 402.220 ), so this is checked after the fact, not taken on trust. Read 2026-09-26.
Fee schedule (hopkinscountyclerk.com) ↗
This office's general forms and fees, not checked against this service — it may not carry anything for it. We list it because we have no form of our own for this service here.
This page shows the best information we have for Hopkins County. Fees and hours may vary — call ahead to confirm before visiting.
Getting married somewhere else in Kentucky? See the Kentucky marriage license guide for statewide requirements and fees.