Get your certified Kansas Marriage Certificate

A marriage license is the document you obtain before your wedding that legally authorizes you to marry in Kansas. A marriage certificate is the official record proving your marriage took place. After your ceremony, the officiant signs the license and returns it to the appropriate office for filing. Once recorded, it becomes the official marriage certificate. You need the certificate for legal purposes like name changes, insurance benefits, tax filing, and immigration applications.

You can obtain a certified copy of a Kansas marriage certificate from the state vital records office, the county clerk or recorder where the marriage was filed, or online through VitalRecordsOnline.com. For older records, you may need to contact the county directly or the state archives. Processing times vary by method, with online and in-person requests typically being the fastest options.

A certified copy of a Kansas marriage certificate costs $15 from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. Additional copies ordered at the same time are also $15 each. You may also obtain copies from the district court in the county where the marriage license was issued, with fees varying by county.

Yes, you can order a Kansas marriage certificate online through an approved service provider. You can also apply by mail or in person at the KDHE Office of Vital Statistics or through the district court clerk in the county where the marriage license was issued.

In Kansas, eligible requesters include either spouse named on the certificate, immediate family members, or a legal representative. If you need someone else to request the certificate on your behalf, they may use a notarized Power of Attorney (PoA) or a signed affidavit from an authorized applicant.

Kansas marriage certificate is generally considered public records. You can request certified copies from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment or from the district court clerk in the county where the marriage license was issued.

If you lose your marriage certificate:

1. You can submit a certified replacement copy application in person, by mail, or online through VRO. You must complete the application, gather the required identification and documents, and pay the fees determined by the KDHE-OVS.
2. 1. For in-person applications: Present the completed application and required documents to a county health department or KDHE-OVS.
   2. For applying by mail: Send your application, documents, and a check or money order for the replacement fee to the KDHE-OVS at:
      Mailing Address:
      Kansas Office of Vital Statistics,  1000 SW Jackson Suite 120 Topeka, KS 66612-2221
      
   3. For online submissions: Complete the application and upload your documents through the VRO website (payable by credit card online).
2. KDHE-OVS will mail the certified copy(s) after processing. </aside>

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment—Office of Vital Statistics (KDHE-OVS) offers a simple procedure for legally correcting or amending marriage certificate.

Typically, requests to correct or amend certified marriage records will require the following:

1. A completed amendment application- Amendment Request Form. If you do not have a marriage certificate, you must request one from the KDHE-OVS office. You can submit a request only if the amendment is for yourself, your minor child, or if you have legal guardianship over the person whose record needs to be amended.
2. Supporting documentation: The required documentation depends on the type of certificate, the item being amended, and whether the record is for a minor or an adult. All supporting documents must be original certified records; photocopies will not be accepted. For more information about your request, visit www.kdhe.ks.gov/1171/Amendments-Corrections or contact the Amendment Unit at (785) 296- 1434.
3. Appropriate fee(s): $40.00 includes the filing fee and one certified copy of the amended record. Additional certified copies of the certificate cost $20.00 each. Make all payments payable to Kansas Vital Statistics.
4. Notarized sworn statement: A signed affidavit in the presence of a notary public. The signatures of both parties are required for marriage records.

The Secretary of State or Vital Records Online is the only option for obtaining an apostille for Kansas marriage records. VRO offers comprehensive apostille services for marriage certificate across all 50 US states. Governments and organizations acknowledge the service, which is legally valid in over 100 countries. VRO’s service comes with expert support, costs $149 (plus government fees).

To manually mail a request, you will need to provide the following information:

• Completed Form DC-60.
• The original document or a certified copy of the document for which an apostille or authentication is required.
• Payment of $7.50 for each document for which an apostille or authentication is required.

For standard mail or express shipping (UPS, DHL, or Federal Express), submit the request to the physical address: