MILLER COUNTY RECORDER
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Marriage License
Information
  • Where to Apply
  • How to Apply
  • When to Apply
  • Qualifications
  • Identification
  • What to do with the License
  • Obtaining Proof of Marriage
Where to Apply:

Office of Debbie Wiles
Recorder of Deeds
Miller County
2001 Hwy. 52
Tuscumbia, MO  65082
Phone:  573-369-1935


How to Apply:

Both parties must appear together at the Recorder's Office with proper identification.


When to Apply:

  • Office hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.  Monday-Friday, except legal holidays.
  • Allow approximately 15 minutes to complete the application process.
  • State statute no longer requires applicants to wait three days before the Recorder
    can issue the license.


Qualifications:

  • Applicants must be 18 years of age (male or female) to marry without parental
    consent.  Persons between the ages of 15 and 17 may obtain a license with the
    consent of their custodial parent.  Parents must give consent in person at the time
    of application and must have proper identification.
  • Previously married applicants must give the date their last marriage ended.
  • There is no blood test.


Identification:

Identification and proof of age is required of ALL persons.  The following documents will
be accepted:

AGE 18 AND OVER

  • Valid Driver's License OR Official State Identication OR Passport OR
  • Birth Certificate (Legal, Certified) if no driver's license or State ID or Passport has
    been issued.

AGE 15 THROUGH 17

  • Birth Certificate (Legal, Certified) AND
  • Custodial parent to give consent

CONSENTING PARENTS

  • Driver's License

NON U.S. RESIDENTS

  • Valid Passport


What to do with the License:

You are responsible for delivering the license to the person who solemnizes your
marriage.  The officiator must complete the bottom portion of the license, then return it to
the Recorder's office, in the envelope provided, within 15 days after the wedding.  The
license then remains on file permanently in the Miller County Recorder of Deeds office.


Obtaining Proof of Marriage:

Proof of your marriage is available upon request in person or by mail (after the return of
your license).

 Please include the following with your request:

  1.  Names of the bride and groom at the time of application.
  2.  Date of marriage.
  3.  One-time fee of $51.00.  (CASH ONLY) Miller County Recording Fees
  4.  $2.00 fee for each certified marriage certificate - or- $2.00 fee for each certified    
         marriage license.  
No Waiting Period