Kansas vital records · Marriage Records
Kansas Marriage Records
How to get a certified Kansas marriage certificate: the official fee, processing time, who is eligible, what ID to bring, and every county office that issues marriage records — or order online and skip the visit.
- $20.00
- Marriage Certificate fee
- 7–10 days
- Processing time
- 7
- Offices issuing
- 6
- Counties
How to get a Kansas marriage certificate
- 1Online (fastest). Prepare your application through our partner Vital Records Online ↗. Your request is checked for errors before it reaches the Kansas office.
- 2In person. Visit one of the 7 county offices that issue marriage records; most print certified copies while you wait.
- 3By mail. Send the application form (VS-237) ↗, a copy of your ID and the $20.00 fee to Kansas Department of Health and Environment - Office of Vital Statistics, Kansas Office of Vital Statistics, 1000 SW Jackson Suite 120, Topeka, KS 66612-2221.
Kansas marriage certificate fees, processing & requirements
- Fee
- $20
- Additional copy
- $20
- Rush fee
- $13.95 (done through VitalChek)
- Processing time
- 7-10 business days (mail-in and app requests)
- Rush processing
- Within 3 to 5 business days after receipt in office
- Public after
- All Confidential
Who can request
- Aunts/Uncles
- Children
- Grandparents
- Legal Guardian
- Nephew/Niece
- Parents
- Person on Record
- Siblings
- Spouse
Required information
- Bride Name
- Bride's Date of Birth
- Bride's Name Before Marriage
- Date of Marriage
- Groom Name
- Groom Name Before Marriage
- Groom's Date of Birth
- Mailing Address
- Phone Number
- Place of Marriage
- Purpose for the Certificate
- Your Name
- Your Relationship to the Person of Record
- Your Signature
Accepted ID
- Alien Registration Receipt
- Driver's License
- Foreign Voter's Registration Card
- Passport
- Permanent Residents Card
- Re-Entry Permit
- Refugee Travel Document
- Resident Alien Card
- State ID
- US Certificate of Naturalization
- US Employment Authorization Card
- US Military ID
- VA Card
- Visa
- Weapon Permit
Secondary ID
- Bank Statement
- Court Documents with Current Address
- Filed Income Tax Form
- Hospital Bill
- Inmate ID
- Insurance Record
- Letter from Employer
- Letter from Government Agency
- Parole Document
- Pay Stub
- Social Security Card
- Temporary Driver's License
- Tribal ID
- Utility Bill
- Vehicle Registration
- Voter Registration Card
Kansas Department of Health and Environment - Office of Vital Statistics (KDHE-OVS)
- Address
- 1000 SW Jackson Suite 120 Topeka, KS 66612-2221
- Mailing
- Kansas Office of Vital Statistics 1000 SW Jackson Suite 120 Topeka, KS 66612-2221
- Phone
- (785) 296-1400
- Website
- Official site ↗
- Hours
- 9:00 a.m-4:00p.m.
Skip the trip. Order a Kansas marriage certificate online through our partner, Vital Records Online — application review, status updates and delivery to your door.
Order online ↗Where to get a marriage certificate in Kansas: county offices
7 offices in 6 Kansas counties are confirmed to issue marriage records. Fees shown are the office's own published fee; others charge the state fee of $20.00.
| Office | County | Phone | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barton County Health Department 1300 Kansas Avenue, Great Bend · Health Departments | Barton | 620-793-1800 | $20.00 |
| Clay County Clerk 712 Fifth Street
Suite 102, Clay Center · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Clay | 785-632-2552 | $20.00* |
| Dickinson County Clerk 109 East 1st Street, 109 East 1st Street · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Dickinson | 785-263-3774 | $20.00* |
| Elk County Courthouse
Register of Deeds 127 North Pine - 1st Floor, County Courthouse, Howard | Elk | (620) 374-2472 | $20.00* |
| Marion County Clerk 200 South Third Street
Suite 104, Marion · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | Marion | (620) 382-2185 Toll Free: 1-800-305-8851 | $20.00* |
| McPherson County Clerk 117 North Maple Street, McPherson · County & Circuit Clerk Offices | McPherson | (620) 241-3656 | $20.00* |
| Ottawa County District Court 307 N. Concord, Minneapolis | Ottawa | 785-392-2917 | $20.00* |
* State fee — this office has not published its own.
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Kansas marriage certificate FAQs
How much does a Kansas marriage certificate cost?
A certified Kansas marriage certificate costs $20.00 ($20), and additional copies ordered at the same time are $20.
How long does it take to get a marriage certificate in Kansas?
Standard processing is 7-10 business days (mail-in and app requests). Expedited service: Within 3 to 5 business days after receipt in office ($13.95 (done through VitalChek)). In-person requests at a county office are often same-day.
Where do I get a marriage certificate in Kansas?
7 Kansas offices across 6 counties issue marriage records: county clerks, registers of deeds and health departments listed on this page. You can also apply by mail to the state vital records office (Kansas Department of Health and Environment - Office of Vital Statistics), or order online.
Who can request a Kansas marriage certificate?
Kansas issues certified copies to: Aunts/Uncles, Children, Grandparents, Legal Guardian, Nephew/Niece, Parents, Person on Record, Siblings, Spouse. Public access: All Confidential.
What ID do I need for a Kansas marriage certificate?
Accepted primary ID: Alien Registration Receipt, Driver's License, Foreign Voter's Registration Card, Passport, Permanent Residents Card, Re-Entry Permit, Refugee Travel Document, Resident Alien Card, State ID, US Certificate of Naturalization, US Employment Authorization Card, US Military ID, VA Card, Visa, Weapon Permit. If you have no primary ID, bring two of: Bank Statement, Court Documents with Current Address, Filed Income Tax Form, Hospital Bill, Inmate ID, Insurance Record, Letter from Employer, Letter from Government Agency, Parole Document, Pay Stub, Social Security Card, Temporary Driver's License, Tribal ID, Utility Bill, Vehicle Registration, Voter Registration Card.
Can I order a Kansas marriage certificate online?
Yes. Prepare and submit your Kansas marriage certificate application online through our partner, Vital Records Online, and skip the in-person visit.
Public records: Kansas Open Records Act (KORA). Fees and processing times are set by Kansas and its counties and change without notice — confirm with the office before applying.