Kansas Marriage License Fee & Waiting Period
In Kansas, the marriage license fee is set by state statute at $85.50, payable to the District Court Clerk. This is a statewide fee that does not vary by county. Applicants should confirm the current fee amount with their local District Court Clerk's office, as statutory fees may be subject to change.
Kansas imposes a three-day waiting period before a marriage license can be used. However, a judge may waive this waiting period for cause. Once issued, a marriage license remains valid for six months from the date of issuance.
The fee is representative. confirm the exact, current amount on the issuing county clerk's own fee schedule. Informational only — not legal advice.
Where the fee is actually set
In most states the marriage-license fee is set by the county, not the legislature, so a single statewide number can be wrong for you. The license document itself is issued by the county clerk — that office’s own fee schedule is the authoritative source for the current amount and any waiting period.
