The fee for a Marriage License is $50 and may be paid by cash, debit card or credit card (except American Express) at the time a couple applies for a marriage license. If you choose to change your name after the wedding ceremony, a certified copy of the marriage license may be purchased for an additional $10.

Fee Distribution
The Marriage License fee is regulated by Missouri State Statues. How is the money distributed?

• $17 goes to the State of Missouri
  • $15 for Children's Trust Fund
  • $2 for records preservation
• $33 stays with Jackson County
  • $18 for County General Fund
  • $10 for County Domestic Violence Fund
  • $3 for County Homeless Fund
  • $2 for Recorders Fee

Copy Fees
In addition, the Jackson County Recorder of Deeds also provides:

• Certified Copies of Marriage Licenses for $10
  • A Certified Copy is required to change a woman's name for Social Security purposes.
  • Of the $10, $7 goes to the State Children's Trust Fund.
  • $3 goes to the County General Fund.
• Non-Certified Copies for $2
  • The fee goes to Jackson County's General Fund.