For procedures during COVID-19 restrictions, please click here.
For information on scheduling a marriage or civil union ceremony during the COVID-19 pandemic, please click here.
First Municipal District (Chicago)
Marriage and Civil Union Court
119 West Randolph Street, Lower Level
Chicago, Illinois 60602
Phone: (312) 603-5660
Hours: 9 a.m. – 12 noon, Monday through Friday
2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturday
Closed on Sunday and court holidays
At Marriage and Civil Union Court, couples are joined in marriage or civil union by a Cook County judge. A valid marriage or civil union license and a $10.00 administrative fee are required.
Couples should arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to closing.
Marriages and civil unions are also performed at the suburban municipal district courthouses. Times and restrictions vary so call in advance. Please select from below for details:
Second Municipal District (Skokie, IL)
Fourth Municipal District (Maywood, IL)
Fifth Municipal District (Bridgeview, IL)
Sixth Municipal District (Markham, IL)