***Pursuant to HB1091, effective November 1, 2019, a $10.00 preservation fee will be added to all new civil filings in the Court Clerk’s office in the State of Oklahoma.***
***Effective November 1, 2019 the Court Clerk’s office will no longer be accepting any filings or payments after 4:45pm in order to secure the building and close our books for the day.***
To apply for a marriage license both parties need to be present at the Court Clerk's Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. You may contact us at 918-337-2870.
The following information is a summary of marriage license requirements under Oklahoma law. Please refer to statutes for more detailed information.
Proof of Age and Identity: Acceptable forms of identification include current state-issued driver's license, birth certificate with raised seal, current passport, etc. Persons age 18 and older are considered adults for purposes of marriage. Age 16-17: Consent of parent or guardian, as applicable. Age 15 and younger: Marriage is prohibited in this state except by court order.
Divorce: Persons divorced in Oklahoma may not marry anyone in this state other than their previous spouse for a period of six (6) months from the date of the decree of dissolution of marriage.
Residency Requirements: There are no residency requirements, but the marriage must be performed in Oklahoma.
Waiting Period: No waiting period required except for those under the age of 18. If under age 18, there is a 72 hour waiting period unless there is a waiver signed by a judge.
Statutory Fees: Fees are $50.00 payable in cash at the office of the Court Clerk. However, the fee is reduced to $5.00 if the applicants present a certificate issued by a health professional or an official representative of a religious institution, demonstrating that the applicants have completed at least 4 hours of pre-marital counseling.
Posting of bonds may be done at the Court Clerk's office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. After hours, bonds can be posted at the Washington County Correctional Facility.
For more information, please call (918) 337-2870.
Jurors need to sign in at the Court Clerk's office. Parking permits will be provided for free parking in two hour parking spaces on any street EXCEPT Johnstone. Jurors receive $20 per day for each day of attendance.
Any other questions can be answered by calling (918) 337-2870.
courthouse administration building
correctional facility
611 SW Adams blvd. bartlesville, ok 74003
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