How to Get a Marriage License in Mississippi
Mississippi marriage license at a glance
- License fee
- varies by county (~$21-$31; Circuit Court Clerk)
- Waiting period
- none
- Minimum age
- 21 without consent
- Blood test
- no
Confirm the fee before you go. The marriage-license fee in this state is set by the county and varies, so the figure above is a representative range — check the exact, current fee on the issuing county clerk's own fee schedule. This page is informational only and is not legal advice.
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Applicants in Mississippi seeking a marriage license should apply at the Circuit Court Clerk's office in the county where the marriage will take place. A government-issued photo ID and proof of age are required. The fee varies by county, typically ranging from $21 to $31, and applicants should confirm the exact fee with their county clerk before applying. Mississippi does not impose a waiting period for marriage licenses, and no blood test or witnesses are required.
Mississippi law permits marriage at age 21 without parental consent. Individuals between 17 and 21 (males) or 15 and 21 (females) may marry with parental consent. Those below those age thresholds require approval from a judge. A marriage license has no statutory expiration date, though applicants should use their license promptly and confirm the county's specific requirements with the Circuit Court Clerk. Because marriage laws and fees are subject to change and vary by county, individuals should verify current eligibility requirements and fees on their county clerk's official website or by contacting that office directly before applying.
What a marriage license actually is
A marriage license is the government document that authorizes your marriage; you apply for it before the ceremony, and once it’s signed and returned it becomes your marriage record. The fee, waiting period and ID rules below are what each state and county sets — always confirm the exact current amount with the issuing clerk.
| Requirement | Mississippi |
|---|---|
| License fee | varies by county (~$21-$31; Circuit Court Clerk) |
| Fee set by | County (varies by county) |
| Waiting period | none |
| License validity | no statutory expiration (use promptly; confirm with county) |
| ID required | government photo ID; proof of age |
| Residency required | no |
| Minimum age | 21 without consent; under 21 (males 17+, females 15+) with parental consent; under those ages requires judge approval |
| Blood test | no |
| Witnesses | no witnesses required |
| Online option | no statewide online option; apply at the Circuit Court Clerk |
| Where to apply | Circuit Court Clerk (county-administered) |
| Governing law | Set by state statute — refer to your state’s official statutes and the issuing County Clerk for the governing rule |
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Compiled from public-record Mississippi marriage law and the issuing agency, verified June 2026. Primary source → · How we compile this. Informational only — not legal advice.