Requirements for a marriage license issued by Stanton County

• Both applicants must be at least 17 years of age. You cannot marry in Nebraska if you are under 17.
• Parental consent required for applicants who are 17 or 18 years of age. The parental consent forms are available at the County Clerk’s office.
• One form of identification is required – i.e. Drivers License, Birth Certificate or Passport.
• Need to know birthplace of Bride and Groom.
• Need full names and birthplaces of both parents.
• Bride and Groom must provide their social security numbers, if they have one.
• If the applicant had a previous marriage, we will need to know the date the marriage ended. (Date of divorce degree or date of death)
• No blood test is required.
• Licenses are good for one year from date of issuance. Therefore, they have to be married within that year or they need to apply again.
• A couple may apply for their license in any county in Nebraska, and use it to be married in any Nebraska county.

To received a Stanton County certified marriage license, send a $5.00 check or money order and the following information:

• Name of Groom
  
• Name of Bride (including maiden name)
  
• Month/Day/Year of marriage

Mail to:

• Stanton County Clerk
  PO Box 347
  Stanton NE 68779