Galena Country!

To get a marriage license in Galena Country, both people must be present to apply for the license. Both of you will also have to present identification paper. ONE form of any of the following is accepted:

• U.S. Driver’s License
• U.S. State Identification Card
• U.S. Passport
• U.S. Military Identification Card
• Illinois Department of Public Aid Identification Card

If a person cannot provide any of the above identification cards, TWO of the following documents will be accepted:

• Birth Certificate
• Valid U.S. Resident Alien Card
• Valid Foreign Passport
• Consulate Identification Card
• Baptismal Card with date of birth
• Life Insurance Policy in affect for one year and date of birth

Yes. The cost is $50.

A couple may NOT be married until ONE DAY AFTER the license is issued. On the flip side, the couple must be married WITHIN 61 days from the date of issuance.

Either a clergyman or a judge may perform a marriage in Illinois.