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What is the marriage license age requirement in City of St. Louis?

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In City of St. Louis, both applicants must be at least 18 years old. The Recorder's page still offers a guardian-consent route for applicants under 18. Missouri law has barred that since 28 August 2025 — see the source conflict note.

Published rule and conditions

Marriage license age requirements
Both applicants must be at least 18 years old.

The Recorder's page still offers a guardian-consent route for applicants under 18. Missouri law has barred that since 28 August 2025 — see the source conflict note.

Official requirement

No recorder shall issue a license authorizing the marriage of any male or female under eighteen years of age.

Issuing office

City of St. Louis Recorder of Deeds, Marriage License Department

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Official sources for this answer

  • Apply for a Marriage LicenseCity of St. Louis Recorder of Deeds, Marriage License Department - checked July 26, 2026

    You can fill out an online application beforehand or in person, but in either case couples must visit the Marriage Department together in person to obtain the license. Your license will be issued during your visit to the Marriage Department. License must be used for a ceremony within 29 days after it is has been picked up. $60.00 nonrefundable application fee payable by Visa/MasterCard or cash. No checks. Two witnesses to the ceremony must sign the license.

  • RSMo Section 451.090 — Issuance of license prohibited, when; proof of ageMissouri Revisor of Statutes - checked July 26, 2026

    No recorder shall issue a license authorizing the marriage of any male or female under eighteen years of age. The recorder shall state in every license whether the parties applying for same are of age.

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