Tulsa County marriage license
To marry in Tulsa County, you apply to the Tulsa County Court Clerk, Marriage License Division. There, both applicants must appear together, there is no residency requirement and the license is valid throughout the state.
- Fee
- $50Reduced to $5 with a certificate showing at least 4 hours of premarital counseling (43 O.S
- Waiting period
- NoneMarry the same day
- License valid
- 30 daysFrom issuance
- Both must appear
- YesTogether, at the same time
Reviewed July 30, 20265 official sourcesSee sources
Where to apply
- Apply online
This office does not publish this. Confirm with them directly before relying on it.
Only in-person application at the courthouse or the Broken Arrow satellite office is described. No online or remote application is published.
Not published by this office- Apply in person
- Yes
In Oklahoma the clerk of the district court issues marriage licenses; in Tulsa County that officer is the Tulsa County Court Clerk, at the courthouse (500 S. Denver, second floor) or the Broken Arrow satellite office (123 N. Main Street).
Official requirementThe Marriage License Division of the Tulsa County Court Clerk’s Office is located on the second floor of the Tulsa County Courthouse, 500 S. Denver, Tulsa, OK.; and at our satellite office located at 123 N. Main Street, Broken Arrow, OK.
When to apply
We will work out when you can apply. We never ask for names, dates of birth or any other personal detail.
Who must appear
- Both applicants
- YesOfficial requirement
To apply for a marriage license both parties need to be present in the office between the hours of 8:00a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Residency
- No residency requirement, but the marriage must be performed in Oklahoma.Official requirement
There are no residency requirements, but the marriage must be performed in Oklahoma.
Identification and personal information
We list what the office says it may ask for. We never collect any of it.
- Identification
- One of: state-issued I.D., birth certificate plus photo ID, or passport (proof of age and identity)
The Court Clerk can identify an applicant only as described in the identification presented. Where names differ (former names, prior divorces), certified copies of court orders or divorce decrees may be needed to establish identity.
Official requirementProof of age is required: State issued I.D., Birth Certificate (plus photo ID), or Passport.
- Social Security number
This office does not publish this. Confirm with them directly before relying on it.
No Social Security number requirement is published for a marriage license.
Not published by this office- Age
- Applicants 18 or older may marry without consent. Under 18 requires parental or guardian consent; under 16 requires an authorizing court order.
Set by state statute (43 O.S. § 3); the Court Clerk restates the tiers as proof-of-age requirements.
Official requirementExcept as otherwise provided by this subsection, no person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall enter into the marriage relation, nor shall any license issue therefor
- Applicants under 18
- Applicants aged 16 or 17 need parental consent of either parent or guardian plus a birth certificate, and the application must be on file with the court clerk at least 72 hours before the license is issued. Under 16, a license can be issued only with an authorizing court order.
The Court Clerk's page states the under-16 rule with its own spelling; the quote is verbatim.
Applies in some casesAge 16-18: Parental consent of either parent or guardian and birth certificate. / Under 16: Marrige License can only be isued with an authorizing court order.
Prior-marriage documents
- If a marriage ended
- A person divorced in Oklahoma may not marry anyone in Oklahoma other than their previous spouse for six months from the date of the decree of dissolution of marriage. Certified copies of divorce decrees or court orders may be needed where the identification presented does not match the applicant's current name.Applies in some cases
Persons divorced in Oklahoma may not marry anyone in this state other than their previous spouse for a period of six (6) months from the date of the decree of dissolution of marriage (formally referred to as a divorce decree).
Fee and payment
- Fee
- $50Reduced to $5 with a certificate showing at least 4 hours of premarital counseling (43 O.S. § 5.1).
Fees are set by statute and subject to amendment by the legislature.
Official requirementThe application fee is $50.00. However, the fee is reduced to $5.00 if the applicants present a certificate issued by a health care professional or an official representative of a religious institution, as described by 43 O.S. 5.1, demonstrating that the applicants have completed at least 4 hours of pre-marital counseling.
- Payment methods
- Cash (Courthouse office only)
- Credit/debit card (Courthouse office and Broken Arrow satellite office)
The satellite office takes card payments only.
Official requirementFees may be paid in cash or by credit/debit card at the Courthouse Office and ONLY by credit/debit card at the Satellite Office.
Waiting period and expiration
- Waiting period
- None
A 72-hour waiting period applies only when a party is under 18: the application must be on file with the court clerk at least 72 hours before issuance.
Official requirementNo waiting period required except for those under the age of 18. If under age 18, there is a 72 hour waiting period.
- Waiver
This does not apply here.
There is no waiting period for adult applicants, so there is nothing to waive. No waiver of the under-18 72-hour period is published.
Not applicable here- License expires
- 30 days
Set by state statute (43 O.S. § 20); the Court Clerk's pages do not restate an expiration. The statute also requires the license and completed certificate to be returned to the court clerk within the same 30 days.
Official requirementOnce issued, the marriage license shall be valid for thirty (30) days and the marriage ceremony shall be performed no later than thirty (30) days from the date the license is issued.
- Where it is valid
- Valid in any county within Oklahoma; the marriage must be performed in Oklahoma.
State statute makes the license valid statewide; the Court Clerk separately states the marriage must be performed in Oklahoma.
Official requirementThe marriage license shall be valid in any county within the state.
Witness and ceremony notes
- Witnesses
- The ceremony must be performed in the presence of at least two adult, competent witnesses.
Set by state statute (43 O.S. § 7); the Court Clerk's pages do not restate it.
Official requirementAll marriages must be contracted by a formal ceremony performed or solemnized in the presence of at least two adult, competent persons as witnesses
- Officiant
- Officiants no longer register their credentials with the Court Clerk. By signing the marriage license the officiant certifies that they have the credentials or authority to perform marriages; no documentation is required.Official requirement
There is no longer a requirement for an officiant to come to the courthouse and register their credentials. When the officiant signs the marriage license they are certifying that they have the credentials or authority to perform marriages.
Returning and recording the license
- After the ceremony
This office does not publish this. Confirm with them directly before relying on it.
The Court Clerk's pages publish no office-specific return or recording procedure for the completed license. State statute addresses return timing; see the expiration note.
Not published by this office- Processing
This office does not publish this. Confirm with them directly before relying on it.
No processing time is published. The Court Clerk suggests applying early in the day and a few days before the wedding date to allow for any unforeseen difficulties in processing.
Not published by this office
Ordering the certified record afterwards is a separate request: official certified copy page
Access and language
- Published notes
This office does not publish this. Confirm with them directly before relying on it.
No accessibility or language assistance information is published on the Court Clerk's marriage pages.
Not published by this office
Common questions
- How much does a marriage license cost in Tulsa County?
- The fee is $50, set by the Tulsa County Court Clerk, Marriage License Division. Reduced to $5 with a certificate showing at least 4 hours of premarital counseling (43 O.S.
- Is there a waiting period for a marriage license in Tulsa County?
- No. There is no waiting period — the license can be used as soon as it is issued.
- How long is a Tulsa County marriage license valid?
- The license is valid for 30 days from issuance. A ceremony after that date requires a new license.
- Do both partners have to appear in person in Tulsa County?
- Yes. Both applicants must appear together to complete the application.
- Do we have to be residents to marry in Tulsa County?
- No residency requirement, but the marriage must be performed in Oklahoma.
Each answer restates the verified rule above; the official wording and sources are in the numbered sections.
Sources and reviewed date
Every fact above is quoted from one of these pages. Reviewed July 30, 2026.
- Marriage LicensesTulsa County Court Clerk · issuing authority · retrieved 2026-07-30
- 43 O.S. § 5 — Issuance and Validity of Marriage LicenseOklahoma State Courts Network (Oklahoma Supreme Court) · state-level source · retrieved 2026-07-30
- 43 O.S. § 20 — Valid for Thirty (30) Days - Computation of TimeOklahoma State Courts Network (Oklahoma Supreme Court) · state-level source · retrieved 2026-07-30
- 43 O.S. § 7 — Performance or Solemnization of Marriages - WitnessesOklahoma State Courts Network (Oklahoma Supreme Court) · state-level source · retrieved 2026-07-30
- 43 O.S. § 3 — Persons Having Capacity to MarryOklahoma State Courts Network (Oklahoma Supreme Court) · state-level source · retrieved 2026-07-30
Recorded conflicts
- The Court Clerk's marriage-licenses page gives application hours of 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, while the same site's FAQ lists the Broken Arrow satellite office as open 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday plus 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Saturday. The satellite's Saturday hours appear only in the FAQ; confirm by phone before planning a Saturday visit.
- OSCN flags 43 O.S. § 3 (age and minor rules) as superseded by an amendment effective 2026-11-01. Re-verify age_rule and minor_rule after that date.
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