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How is a completed marriage license returned in Sedgwick County?

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Direct answer

In Sedgwick County, return the completed paper license to the Sedgwick County Records Department, 525 N Main, Wichita, KS 67203 — by mail, in person on the 6th floor of the courthouse, or in the black drop box on Main Street in front of the courthouse. Check that boxes 30 to 38 are complete and legible first. The District Court then forwards the completed license to the Kansas Office of Vital Statistics. The Kansas Judicial Branch adds that the license must be returned to the court that issued it within 10 days of the marriage, and that either the couple or the officiant may return it. The 18th Judicial District does not restate a deadline.

Published rule and conditions

Return and recording rule
Return the completed paper license to the Sedgwick County Records Department, 525 N Main, Wichita, KS 67203 — by mail, in person on the 6th floor of the courthouse, or in the black drop box on Main Street in front of the courthouse. Check that boxes 30 to 38 are complete and legible first. The District Court then forwards the completed license to the Kansas Office of Vital Statistics.

The Kansas Judicial Branch adds that the license must be returned to the court that issued it within 10 days of the marriage, and that either the couple or the officiant may return it. The 18th Judicial District does not restate a deadline.

Official requirement

Completed marriage licenses are first filed with the District Court in the county where the marriage license was issued. The District Courts then forward the completed licenses to the Office of Vital Statistics.

Issuing office

Clerk of the District Court, 18th Judicial District of Kansas (Sedgwick County), Records Department

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Official sources for this answer

  • Records — Marriage License Information18th Judicial District Court of Kansas — Clerk of the District Court, Sedgwick County (Records Department) - checked July 30, 2026

    A marriage license is $85.50. You will also be charged a $2.14 fee if you pay by credit or debit card, or a $1.25 fee if you pay by electronic check. When you apply for your Marriage License there will be a 3-Day waiting period before we can start working on your License. Once those 3 days have passed, it can take up to 10 additional business days for us to create and email your Marriage License to you. Your marriage will require two witnesses over the age of 18, their names need to be PRINTED on your Marriage License.

  • Marriage License — Kansas Self-HelpKansas Judicial Branch, Office of Judicial Administration - checked July 30, 2026

    A marriage license is valid for six months from the date it is issued by the clerk. If you do not get married within that six months, you must apply for a new marriage license. You must be 18 years old to get a marriage license, unless you have permission from a parent, guardian, or a judge. Can I Apply for a Kansas Marriage License If I Live in Kansas but Plan to Get Married in Another State? No. Apply for a marriage license in the state where you plan to get married. The license must be returned to the court that issued it to you. You must return it within 10 days of your marriage. What You Need to Apply: A valid email address. Personal Details: Full Name (First, Middle, Last), Date of Birth, Gender, Place of Birth, Social Security number, Current Address, Parents' Names, Parents' Places of Birth, Name Change Details (If Name Change is Requested), Previous Marriage Details, Ethnicity, Race, Education Level, Phone Number. A way to pay for the marriage license online, such as a credit card, debit card, or electronic check. Am I Required to Submit Documents or Show Identification When I Apply for a Marriage License? No. What If I Don't Know the Date of My Divorce? Enter 99/99/9999 as the date. What If I Don't Have a Social Security Number? Enter 999-99-9999 as the number. Do I Need to Appear in Court to Get My License? This online application says: "By submitting this marriage license application, I recognize that I have personally appeared before the clerk or a judge for the purpose of issuance of a license. I declare (or verify, certify, or state) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct." No. When you electronically sign your marriage license application, it is treated as if you appeared in person. You are not required to visit the courthouse.

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