Stoddard County, MO - Kay Asbell, Stoddard County Recorder, is now offering a new avenue to apply for a marriage license in Stoddard County.

Residents can still apply in person at the Recorder's Office in Bloomfield, but now residents can apply online.

Residents can fill out an application on the website then go to the Recorder's Office.  A form of government issued ID will still have to be presented in person.

Filling out the application on the website will reduce the exposure time with other people due to the new COVID-19 virus.

If you have questions you may contact the Recorder's Office at (573) 568-3444.

To apply online by clicking HERE.

Marriage License Filing Requirements

The 1st Party and 2nd Party must:

Visit the county Recorder's office together to apply for a marriage license.

Be 18 years of age or over. With parental consent, a person can marry at sixteen. A person 21 and over cannot marry anyone under the age of eighteen.

Present a valid government issued ID in English and provide Social Security number.

Payment is required at the time of application (when visiting the office). Please check with the county on the payment types accepted at that county.

Pick up and give the license to the person performing the ceremony before the wedding.

Have a ceremony performed within 30 days from the date of issuance in the State of Missouri. If the wedding date is more than 30 days from the date of application, they must wait to pick up the license.

NOT be related to each other through and including first cousins.