Governor Mike Parson recently signed legislation to modify age requirements to obtain marriage licenses in Missouri that will take effect on Tuesday, August 28, 2018.
According to a news release, Senate Bill 655 prohibits marriage licenses from being issued if either party is under 16 years of age. Additionally, the legislation bars the marriage of individuals 21 years or older to anyone under age 18. Parental consent still will be required for minors to marry someone under age 21.
All applicants will be required to provide proof of age to the Recorder of Deeds through a certified copy of their birth certificate, passport or other government-issued identification.
Questions about the changes can be directed to Saline County Recorder of Deeds Jamie Franklin Nichols at (660) 886-2677.