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Kentucky Marriage License Requirements for Officiants

We have detailed filing guides for 120 counties in Kentucky, covering filing deadlines, witness requirements, ordination acceptance, and clerk office details.

County Filing Guides

CountyFiling Deadline
Adair30 days
Allen30 days
Anderson30 days
Ballard30 days
Barren30 days
Bath30 days
Bell30 days
Boone30 days
Bourbon30 days
Boyd30 days
Boyle30 days
Bracken30 days
Breathitt30 days
Breckinridge30 days
Bullitt30 days
Butler30 days
Caldwell30 days
Calloway30 days
Campbell30 days
Carlisle30 days
Carroll30 days
Carter30 days
Casey30 days
Christian30 days
Clark30 days
Clay30 days
Clinton30 days
Crittenden30 days
Cumberland30 days
Daviess30 days
Edmonson30 days
Elliott30 days
Estill30 days
Fayette30 days
Fleming30 days
Floyd30 days
Franklin30 days
Fulton30 days
Gallatin30 days
Garrard30 days
Grant30 days
Graves30 days
Grayson30 days
Green30 days
Greenup30 days
Hancock30 days
Hardin30 days
Harlan30 days
Harrison30 days
Hart30 days
Henderson30 days
Henry30 days
Hickman30 days
Hopkins30 days
Jackson30 days
Jefferson30 days
Jessamine30 days
Johnson30 days
Kenton30 days
Knott30 days
Knox30 days
Larue30 days
Laurel30 days
Lawrence30 days
Lee30 days
Leslie30 days
Letcher30 days
Lewis30 days
Lincoln30 days
Livingston30 days
Logan30 days
Lyon30 days
McCracken30 days
McCreary30 days
McLean30 days
Madison30 days
Magoffin30 days
Marion30 days
Marshall30 days
Martin30 days
Mason30 days
Meade30 days
Menifee30 days
Mercer30 days
Metcalfe30 days
Monroe30 days
Montgomery30 days
Morgan30 days
Muhlenberg30 days
Nelson30 days
Nicholas30 days
Ohio30 days
Oldham30 days
Owen30 days
Owsley30 days
Pendleton30 days
Perry30 days
Pike30 days
Powell30 days
Pulaski30 days
Robertson30 days
Rockcastle30 days
Rowan30 days
Russell30 days
Scott30 days
Shelby30 days
Simpson30 days
Spencer30 days
Taylor30 days
Todd30 days
Trigg30 days
Trimble30 days
Union30 days
Warren30 days
Washington30 days
Wayne30 days
Webster30 days
Whitley30 days
Wolfe30 days
Woodford30 days

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do officiants have to file a marriage license in Kentucky?

In Kentucky, officiants typically have 30 days to return the signed marriage license to the county clerk's office after the ceremony.

Is ULC ordination accepted in Kentucky?

ULC (Universal Life Church) ordination is generally accepted in Kentucky. We recommend confirming with the specific county clerk's office before the ceremony.

Where do I file the marriage license in Kentucky?

Marriage licenses are filed at the county clerk's office (or equivalent) in the county where the license was issued. Each county has its own office — see the county guides below for specific addresses and contact information.

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