If you plan to be married or joined by civil union in Alexander County, Illinois, you need to purchase a license from our office. Your residence is not a consideration.
Applicants must apply through the website portal to start the process.
Licenses MUST be purchased at least one day prior to being married, per state law and are valid for 60 days. The license is $75 CASH ONLY.
IMPORTANT: After completing the application, contact the Alexander County Clerk’s Office to SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT to receive your license. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday: 618-734-7000 opt. 1. You must call to schedule an appointment to receive your license. Both applicants must be present at the time of appointment.
If you want to have the ceremony performed by a Judge call the Alexander County Circuit Clerks Office (618-734-0107) to schedule.
The Alexander County Clerk’s office administers “Doing Business As” or “DBA” business licenses and Certificates of Ownership. All sole proprietorship and partnership businesses in Alexander County must file for a DBA license or Assumed Name.
(NOTE: If you are starting an LLC or corporation, you need to file with the Springfield, IL. Click here for the link.)
PROCEDURE FOR FILING FOR AN ASSUMED NAME:
Alexander County forms the southern extremity of the State of Illinois and is bounded by the Mississippi River on the West and South, by the Ohio and Cache Rivers on the East, and by Union County on the North.
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